Office Staff AP/AR-Ford

Job Title: Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Summary

Clement Auto Group, Inc. is one of the fastest growing automobile groups in the greater St. Louis area. With 6 locations, Clement Auto Group has new & used car dealerships near St. Charles, Wentzville, O'Fallon, Florissant and Columbia, IL.

We are looking to add a Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk to our Clement Team. If you are looking for a career that you can grow in and continually participate in learning and development, this is a great opportunity that could change your life.

Compiles and maintains verified accounts payable records. Reconciles statements and issues payment to vendors.

Records payments to customer accounts and maintains accounts receivable records. Takes appropriate collection action on accounts more than 30 days old. Reconciles and deposits all monies received by the dealership.

Essential Duties

• Checks all vouchers and obtains appropriate payment approval.
• Prepares accounts payable checks.
• Posts all open items in accounts payable on a daily basis.
• Prints all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files.
• Reconciles statement and the ledger making sure that payments are consistent with dealership schedules.
• Reconciles cash schedule.
• Maintains petty cash system.
• Communicates cash requirements for payable dates to the office manager.
• Analyzes vendor accounts.
• Provides title clerk with information on all purchased vehicles for title list.
• Answers all vendor inquiries.
• Reconciles bank balances on a daily basis.
• Posts flat rate flag sheets on a weekly basis.
• Assists in monthly closings.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a neat work area.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reconciles and deposits service and parts receipts, including charge cards, on a daily basis.
• Receipts all monies received from vehicle sales, checks for money due, and provides drafts for dealer signature.
• Enters finalized cash receipts and updates accounts receivable ledger by customer.
• Files all cash receipt records, check stubs, and bank receipts.
• Prepares cash deposits and fills out the cash control sheet daily.
• Reconciles statements and follows up collections as necessary.
• Prepares accounts receivable statements monthly.
• Researches and processes charge backs, returns, and bad checks.
• Pulls original vehicle invoices for payoff by office manager.
• Answers accounts receivable phone calls and follows up on inquiries.
• Updates customers' account information.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• 401k-Match