Accounts Receivable Clerk

EBSCO Industries, Inc.   Gurnee, IL   Full-time
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At Luxor, we create an innovative and forward thinking culture that our employees love, and our products reflect this. As a manufacturer of innovative workspace product solutions that are sold to the commercial, educational, industrial and other end markets, we are constantly developing functional products that are value priced. Under our Stand Up Desk Store brand, we create workspace furniture solutions that nurture a healthy and collaborative work environment.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

 

Assure that sales dollars are collected and properly applied against the sale to give customer credit for payment.  Monitor payments against accounts to keep customers from extending payment beyond agreed upon terms.   Contact customers should it become necessary to collect funds.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND Responsibilities:

 

  • Post cash received via check, credit card or wire against the correct open invoice to clear the debt
  • Answer customer inquiries on phone or electronic communication related to amount owed and credit limit or availability
  • Process customer credit cards per their requests via email or phone calls
  • Contact customers regarding past due invoices and payments via email and phone calls.  Refer to collection agency when deemed appropriate by senior management
  • Process credits owed customers and close financial batches associated with such
  • Check customers over their credit limit and if appropriate increase limit based on Experian report data and communication with appropriate management
  • Request refund checks and adjust to general ledger account when paid out
  • Set up new customers in SAGE and NetSuite ERP systems
  • Process customer rebates as indicated due by sales department for purchase volume agreements
  • Send statements to customers informing them of amounts outstanding
  • Prepare aging report at month end used by Controller to analyze potential write off issues.  Discuss as needed the likelihood of needing to write off any amount due

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Assist other team members where possible
  • Identify and recommend ways/methods to improve efficiency and productivity of the department
  • Work on projects and tasks requested by department manager
  • Promote good communication among department and other departments and create solid professional relationships with all Luxor departments

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

 

  • Strong math aptitude with good attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Positive “Can Do” attitude
  • Accurate data entry
  • Good computer program navigation skills

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

 

  • Work History Requirements:
    • Minimum of 1-2 years working in an office environment experience  
    • Minimum of 1-2 years receivable and cash posting experience
    • Minimum of 1 year collections experience
    • High School Degree required

           

Computer equipment and level of software requirements:

 

  • Intermediate Level of Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Experience with ERP systems preferred

 

Specific Knowledge, licenses, certifications REQUIRED:

 

  • None

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • None

 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft products
  • SAGE ERP system
  • NetSuite ERP system
  • General Workplace Safety

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

  • None

 

PHYSICAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

 

  • None

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

  • Usual office working conditions

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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EBSCO Industries, Inc.

Gurnee, IL