Accounts Receivable Clerk

Who Is Tri-Lift Industries?

Tri-Lift Industries, Inc. is a third generation family business seeking qualified individuals to be part of our growing team. As the leader in material handling equipment and solutions, we represent CLARK, BYD, and Liugong forklifts as well as aerial equipment and solutions, covering North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Our vision and mission is to be THE trusted long-term material handlings partner in the market by delivering proven industry leading products and services designed to enhance our customers business. We stand by our core values that provide passion, professionalism, integrity and team work. We are a large company still small enough to care.

Tri-Lift Industries provides opportunities and offers continuous paid training, wages that are flexible, a complete benefit package for employees and their families to include paid time off, medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability, matching 401K Plan, and company clothing. Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Compensation and PTO
• Company Labeled Clothing Provided
• 401(k) Plan that Matches 4%
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance with Additional Purchase Options
• Company Paid Holidays

Hourly Range: $19 - $23

JOB SUMMARY

Perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts receivable transactions. This position is responsible for contacting customers for account setup process, purchase orders, and initial introduction; verifying customer invoices for accuracy and sending out to the customers; processing customer payments through checks, credit card, cash, and ACH Direct Deposit; contacting customer by phone, email, and by written letter for payment status of their account balances and past due invoices; and verifying and reconciling invoices and accounts receivable to the general ledger. This includes building positive relationships with co-workers, customers and vendors while meeting the standards of our mission, vision and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed may be required as deemed necessary by your immediate supervisor, Controller or the President.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Review customer invoices for accuracy (including sales tax) and any potential issues.
• Monitor customer accounts by reviewing accounts receivable aging reports; verify federal ID numbers and tax exempt status for each customer; monitor potential collection issues and release customer orders on hold per company guidelines.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verify customer accounts by reconciling monthly aging and other reports to the general ledger.
• Maintain updated customer files and records, including credit card information.
• Initiate verbal and/or written communication to customers who have a past due balance.
• Manage the collection process with past due customer accounts to include preparing all documentation for legal or other collection agencies.
• Verify transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
• Work with and support each department manager to identify customer billing complaints and possible resolutions to either collect or revise customer receivables.
• Assist in monthly closings.
• Assist in other areas of accounting and office roles as needed.
• Prepare analysis of accounts as required.
• Send customer statements.
• Familiarize yourself with our chart of accounts and the general ledger.
• Receive and monitor bank transactions to include wire-in and ACH deposits. Track activity between bank accounts for these transactions.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Act in a professional manner and provide superior customer service.
• Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth and development.
• Follow all company operating and process procedures.

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE: The typical work schedule is as follows: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) year college degree with a high-level of business acumen or Four (4) year college degree in related field or equivalent experience required.