Job description

Merritt Trailers, Inc. is family owned/operated and professionally managed. Merritt isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to contribute your talents and take pride in a job well done! With almost 70 years of representing the quality standard by which all livestock and commodity semi-trailers are judged, we know how to value each and every associate, empowering them to create and innovate solutions for our customers and community.

We are looking for strong, standout candidates, with the desire and motivation to elevate themselves and our organization. If you are passionate about making a difference and being part of an exceptional team that is shaping the future, we encourage you to apply today!

AR Accounting/Admin. Clerk

This individual is responsible for ensuring the company receives payments for goods and services, and records these transactions accordingly. The ideal candidate will exercise discretion in executing essential functions and be able to work independently, following through on assignments with minimal direction.

Responsibilities:

· Process credit applications to establish terms for new and existing customers.

· File, maintain, and distribute accounting documents, records, and reports.

· Monitor customer accounts to ensure receivables are current.

· Process and mail monthly customer account statements.

· Reconcile customer accounts, research invoice discrepancies, and resolve any issues.

· Prepare, post, and balance bank deposits.

· Remit credit card payments for processing.

· Investigate and resolve questions/concerns pertaining to billing.

· Perform daily/weekly collection calls.

· Review and approve/deny customer orders.

· Update Collection Spreadsheet and Cash Account Detail Spreadsheets.

· Attend monthly meetings with Service and Parts managers to reconcile trouble accounts.

· Complete and post monthly journal entries.

· Clear Accounts Payable checks daily that have cleared the bank.

· Complete monthly reconciliations including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Receivable Clearing, and three bank account reconciliations.

· Prepare monthly journal entries to include open cash deposits and controlled disbursements.

· Assist with various accounting projects as assigned.

· Suggest and help implement continuous improvement projects for accounting.

· Performs other duties as required to support Accounting Department.

Knowledge and Skills for this Position:

· Ability to manage time and meet deadlines consistently.

· Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.

· Ability to work independently, and also with others and contribute to a team.

· Positive “can do” attitude, highly analytical, and enjoys a challenge.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.

· Attention to detail and accuracy.

· Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Requirements:

· 3+ years of relevant accounting experience required.

· Associates Degree in Accounting preferred.

· Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening is required.

· Random drug testing required after employment.

Benefits Package:

· 401(k) with company match

· Quarterly profit sharing bonus potential

· Seven paid holidays, and one floating holiday

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Health Savings Account

· Company paid life insurance

· Voluntary short term disability and long term disability

· Personal time begins accruing upon hire

· Employee Assistance Program

· Employee referral bonus program

· Wellness Program- we want our employee to live healthy lifestyle and provide an annual health fair screening

Merritt Trailers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employee. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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