Food Distributor Hiring for A/P and A/R Specialist Job at Jersey City, NJ Full Time

We are a small, family-owned, food distributor in business for over 60 years, seeking talented, experienced individual in both accounts payable and receivable job functions. Position requires in-office and not remote responsibilities.

JOB DUTIES:

• Apply cash receipts and monitor A/R aging report on a daily basis
• Prepare several in-depth bank reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare daily report on available cash
• Initiate collection calls and place accounts on hold as necessary
• Discuss with CFO the status of the A/R aging on a weekly basis
• Enter invoices, match bills of lading with PO’s and invoices, resolve discrepancies
• Issue checks (checks will also be issued to take advantage of discounts available to the company)
• Apply single payments against multiple accounts and using an over/under account
• Perform some ad hoc reporting in Excel to customers on a monthly basis
• Assist with payroll
• Assist with filing duties

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree in Accounting helpful, Bachelors in Accounting a plus
• Minimum three+ years AP/AR experience required
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Extensive experience with complex bank reconciliations
• Account analysis experience a plus
• Ability to work with other departments to resolve any AP/AR variances or discrepancies
• Experience with ADP Payroll a plus
• Ability to multitask and be a team player as well as work independently
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with experience plus benefit package including: medical, dental, vacation, holiday and sick pay, life insurance, 401(k) and product purchase discounts

*This is a full-time position, M – F

*Free parking – private lot and easy access to public transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jersey City, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location