What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Associate position at Dakota Supply Group?
Dakota Supply Group (DSG) is seeking a Accounts Receivable Associate in our Plymouth, Minnesota location. The Accounts Receivable Associate is a full-time position. Work is usually performed during regular business hours between 7:00A.M. and 5:00P.M., Monday through Friday. This position will perform a variety of accounts receivable duties and will assist the Credit Manager with appropriate credit risk level for all customers and helps to coordinate collection efforts.
Since our founding in 1898—with roots dating back to 1868, DSG has been dedicated to providing all the right connections to our customers in the electrical; plumbing; HVAC; refrigeration; communications; utility; automation; waterworks; on-site sewer, water and well; filtration and metering technology industries. We carry more than 65,000 products from the top brands, but that’s only the beginning. Our experienced team of specialists provide customers with solutions that help them to maximize their employees’ productivity and increase their company’s profitability. Plus, DSG is an employee-owned (ESOP) organization. That means you are always working with an owner, and consequently, your success is recognized as the foundation of our own.
Accounts Receivable Associate Primary Duties:
- Manage the credit applications process
- Posts customer payments by recording cash, check, and credit transactions.
- Sets up new customer accounts.
- Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lock box and local deposits.
- Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Monitors customer accounts.
- Resolves disputes on customer accounts.
- Updates computer system with latest information on customer accounts.
- Notifies customers of NSF checks and collects payments.
- Assists customers with solving credit problems.
- Stays current on laws and regulations pertaining to collections, bankruptcy, bonds, liens and judgments.
- Maintains appropriate documents, documentation and other information in the customer credit file.
- Supports the credit management team and their requests.
- Performs other ad hoc accounting and finance duties as assigned.
Accounts Receivable Associate Qualifications:
- Experience with various accounting systems and software such as: Eclipse, BillTrust, MS Office Suite, etc. are preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively to both internal and external customers.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to manage time, to meet deadlines.
- Associates degree in finance/accounting preferred but not required
- Previous data entry experience required, accounting experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Generous PTO Allowance & Extended Medical Leave
- And many more!