What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeping Clerk/ Sales Assistant position at Fresh Produce Sales Company?
A leading produce sales company, is seeking a motivated Bookkeeper/Sales Assistant to join our team. This is a full-time, fast-paced position with a variety of responsibilities, offering opportunities to grow within the company. The role will support both our sales and accounting departments in various daily tasks.
Compensation: $18 - $25 per hour (DOE)
Overtime: Required during the summer fruit season
Key Responsibilities:
- Process documents and send to customers
- Answer phone calls and provide excellent customer service
- Enter orders accurately into the system
- Manage accounts receivable and ensure timely collection
- Assist with customer aging reports
- Handle accounts payable tasks
- Provide general assistance to both the Sales and Accounting teams
- Maintain organized filing systems and office records
Ideal Candidate:
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Team-oriented, with strong communication skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Agriculture (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Agriculture
- 2-5 years of experience in an accounting assistant or sales assistant role (ideally within the produce industry)
Required Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Strong basic computer skills
- Excellent organizational abilities
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Famous Software (a huge plus)
- Basic accounting knowledge
Salary : $18 - $25