What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Credit Assistant position at Empire Merchants North?
Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 600 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.
We are seeking a high energy, motivated Accounts Receivable Credit Assistant
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS
- Process credit applications received by running a credit report, sales history, and research applicants’ equity (Zillow), mail credit acceptance or denial letter, validate and enter resale certificate number into SAP.
- Track payments received from the collection agency or collection attorney and post to A/R
- Process A/R aging report every Monday morning and distribute to the A/R Team
- Process A/R delinquent statements and delinquent letters using mail merge and mail to delinquent customers
- Determine sales associates assigned to customers who are pending outside collections for the notification email. Enter data into a tracking spreadsheet.
- Update collection status and notes in A/R Aging of customers who are placed with outside collection agency/attorney
- Create new accounts in SAP using a new account tracker. Report weekly, a list of pending new off-premise accounts to senior management.
- Process invoices received from the collection agency or attorney using PCard, code charges in PCard system and submit for approval
- Update revoked licenses in SAP using SLA website
- Process sales deliveries and customer pickups according to policy & procedure, including tracking and necessary follow up.
- Process mailing for Unclaimed Property Yearly
- Scan credit applications, resale certificates and any other customer correspondence into Webdocs
- Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping the information confidential.
- Maintain company’s stability and reputation by complying with federal and state regulations
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Empire Merchants North offers a competitive compensation package including:
- Paid Holidays, Health Plan options (medical, dental, life insurance, and other voluntary plans), Flexible Spending Account, 401K, PTO, vacation accrual, and more.
- Hourly Rate $20 per hour / Full time / Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
- The company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience when making an offer.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Education, Certifications and/or licenses:
High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE:
Customer Service or Accounts Receivable background helpful, but will train
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other basic office equipment.
Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion.
Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pays attention to detail and meets deadlines
Empire Merchants North is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Empire Merchants North will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at (800) 724-3960.
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