Clerk, Accounts Receivable

Race Winning Brands (RWB) has an immediate opening for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to work in the Mentor, OH office. This position will assist the accounting department in achieving customer satisfaction both internally and externally. Provides accurate and timely processing of all cash receipts, invoices, and returns as well as pursue collections on outstanding customer balances.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for ensuring that all Accounts Receivable functions comply with current processes and procedures. 
  • Verifies the accuracy of all customer aging balances for invoices, receipts, and returns daily. 
  • Verifies and posts all cash receipts to the accounting system on a daily basis including, but not limited to, all checks received at the lockbox, checks received at our physical addresses, wire transfers, credit card transactions, and ACH receipts. 
  • Prints all customer invoices and mails all customer invoices daily. Mails statements of account monthly for net credit accounts and others as needed. 
  • Reviews all delinquent accounts on a weekly basis and makes collections calls to the delinquent accounts a minimum of twice per month targeting a monthly SDO (Days Sales Outstanding) of less than 30 days. 
  • Processes and posts all credit memos to the accounting system as needed. 

Job Requirements: 

  • Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent work experience. 
  • 2-5 years of accounts receivable experience preferred. 
  • Computer proficiency – Miscrosoft Office Suite required. Previous ERP system preferred. Previous Peachtree and DOS experience a plus.  
  • Effective written, verbal and communication skills. The ability to remain poised in difficult situations and meet deadlines is a must. Professionalism must be conveyed at all times and throughout all levels of the organization.  

Qualifications include:

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
  • Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or business related financial field preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in accounts receivable.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • MAS and ERP systems experience is a plus.
  • Must be able to communicate in English (verbal and written).
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Physical Demands:

  • Long periods of time sitting at a desk.
  • Long periods of time working at the computer in various software programs (daily).
  • Manual dexterity to type on computer keyboard and operate general office equipment, such as phone, fax and copier.
  • Must be able to speak and hear adequately.

Work Environment: 

  • Office environment (controlled climate).
  • Quiet to moderate noise; occasional loud noise when in production area.