Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk

Who we are:

Our family-owned company began with twenty-five employees and has a proud history of extraordinary service and growth to the inland waterways. With over 1,300 employees in the JMI family of companies, we have 12 locations across Kentucky and Louisiana. We proudly promote a diverse workforce with an inclusive culture that encourages creativity and a positive team environment.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk records payments to customers’ accounts, enters invoices to vendors’ accounts, acts as a point of contact between the company and its customers and vendors, and maintains accounts receivable and accounts payable records by performing the duties outlined below. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

What you’ll get:

• 8 paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits.
• Expanded medical services program.
• Wellness program.
• Life insurance.
• 401(K) matching.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral bonuses.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare daily cash receipts from a variety of sources (check, electronic payment, bank lockbox deposits).
• Enter finalized cash receipts in the accounting system and update accounts receivable records by customer.
• File check stubs and bank receipts.
• Obtain and mail invoice copies for customers, as requested.
• Research and process customer claims of invoice payment, charge backs, returns, and bad checks.
• Call and/or mail correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts.
• Enter invoices in the accounting system and update accounts payable records by vendor.
• Review monthly vendor statements and reconcile to information in the accounting system.
• Match check stubs to open invoices.
• Perform filing duties for paperwork.
• Assist the Accounts Payable Clerk with weekly check runs.
• Answer customer and vendor inquiries, as needed.
• Assist with monthly financial closings.
• Assist with related special projects, as needed.

What you’ll need:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic to intermediate understanding of accounting principles is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Clear written and verbal communications.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Possess strong time management skills, including organization, prioritization, and problem-solving.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Exceptional customer service and communications skills.
• Ability to interact, collaborate, and respond to customers, vendors/suppliers, and employees.
• Attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy.
• Self-starter, with ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Proficiency with computers, especially bookkeeping software, and strong typing skills.
• High level of accountability, accuracy, and efficiency, especially when multitasking.
• Act with integrity, honesty, and uphold company values.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Paducah, KY 42003 (Required)

Work Location: In person