The Shyft Group Looking for Accounts Receivable Clerk at Carson, CA  Full Time

Accounts Receivable Clerk | Royal Truck Body | Carson, CA

Regular Employee | Salary Non-Exempt | $23.00 – 26.00

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands — Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road – for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward – leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you’ll do:

The job of the accounts receivable exists to provide company customer’s accurate and timely invoices and to ensure that invoice payments are collected in a timely manner by customers; provides administrative support to the controller and accounting manager; additionally assists in other miscellaneous duties/projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for auditing and maintaining delivery log for all locations. Follow up on discrepancies until resolved. Process Daily Invoicing and email invoice to customer.
• Collect and validate Resale Certificates.
• Issue credits and customer returns in forms of (including but not limited) credit memos, credit card refunds and check request refunds.
• Follow up on all customer inquiries and discrepancies via email, fax or by phone and document collection efforts.
• Call customers on past due invoices; obtain payment status and document collection efforts. Email Weekly Aging Reports to Management.
• Process check/cash/ACH deposits and book into SAGE100.
• Maintain and update customer database in SAGE100.
• Responsible for maintaining the A/R files and ensure housekeeping is done weekly.
• Process credit applications by contacting reference, reviewing, and documenting due diligence.
• Responsible to close A/R the 1^st working day following the last month.
• Email customer statements by the 1^st day after the closing of each monthly cycle
• Back up receptionist; cover reception by answering switchboard calls and provide customer service support.
• Provide office support to all personnel requesting invoice copies, report details, etc.
• Perform other clerical tasks as needed
• Other miscellaneous projects/duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• Minimum High School Diploma, Undergraduate degree or pursuit of degree in Business with an emphasis in finances or related field
• Minimum of three years of accounts receivable experience
• Demonstrated
  ability to calculate figures and amounts
• Able to
  perform a wide range of clerical functions and basic accounting
  procedures
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and
  sensitive issues
• Strong
  and consistent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Innovative team player
• Intermediate computer skills are required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and AS400
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Proven
  ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Able to
  effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing
  priorities
• Willing
  to improve self / area / company (including pursing additional training, if
  needed)
• Capable
  of comprehensive listening (understanding the message(s) that is being
  communicated)
• Strong:
  • Communication skills, verbal and
    written
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational, problem-solving,
    and analytical skills

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Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [email protected].