Accounts Receivable Clerk

The Accounts Receivable Clerk performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established Tuff Shed policies and procedures.   This is hybrid option: 3 days in office / 2 days remote   Essential FUNCTIONS: The Accounts Receivable Clerk (A/R Clerk)  is required to: Share Tuff Shed’s Vision Value Statement of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Ownership, as well as practice Tuff Shed’s Business Ethics and Conduct Policy of using good judgment based on high ethical principles.   The essential functions for this position include but are not strictly limited to:   Utilize Tuff Shed accounting systems and programs (including JD Edwards, Excel); develop and analyze system reports Review and verify all orders in JD Edwards and SBAR Research and determine if orders have been updated and correct any errors Review and manage all walk-in cash orders to verify payments have been received and are entered, as well as confirming that orders are in a correct status Complete customer ledger adjustments, and manage tax issues and write offs Research non-A/R cash deposits to post to an appropriate account Ensure all Tuff Shed corporate deposits and ACH payments have been received & posted to orders Oversee client accounts, accounts receivable write-offs, and payment reversals Research customers’ order history to place defaulted customers into a collections process Manage data regarding unclaimed property Partner with management at the National Support Center and the field to respond to queries and resolve problems Performing all other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Tuff Shed management The A/R Clerk may be required to work overtime (including some weekend work) in order to fulfil the requirements of the role; in addition, s/he must be present in the Store, as scheduled, and work all required hours   EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent Bachelor’s degree or requisite experience preferred   SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience in an accounting function, preferably in a similar industry Hands-on computer skills in Microsoft Office (including high level Excel skills) required; experience in utilizing JD Edwards or a similar system is highly preferred Ability to solve problems using sound logic and good business judgment Ability to use arithmetic, mathematical, accounting and financial tools as they apply to Tuff Shed business Ability to read, write and understand instructions given orally, in writing and/or in diagram form Ability to prepare written correspondence and reports that create a professional image for Tuff Shed Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, including customers, business partners, suppliers, co-workers, managers, and the general public