Accounts Receivable Associate

Full-time

Description

Central Valley is a leading family-owned and operated building supply company with eight locations throughout Northern California. We have been in business since 1955 and have grown to become one of the largest regional suppliers of building and agricultural products in the United States. Central Valley has been voted among the Best Places to work in the North Bay by the North Bay Business Journal. We are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate for our Administrative offices located in Napa, CA.

The Accounts Receivable Associate performs a variety of duties to ensure the company receives payment for goods and services provided and is responsible for posting payments to accounts and account receivable processing. This position will also assist in customer service calls to reconcile customer account discrepancies. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2+ years’ experience in accounting or account receivable function required.
• Familiarity with accounting software programs required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Posts payments (cash, check and credit card) and adjustment ensuring all payments and adjustments are balanced daily.
• Compiles a daily deposit of account payments. 
• Scans checks for deposit to bank.
• Picks up and sorts incoming mail.
• Answers incoming calls.
• Helps to resolve customer billing questions and assists with requests for information.
• Contacts customers with overdue accounts to collect payment or get a payment ‘set’ date.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Comfortable with learning various software programs
• Able to perform routine mathematical calculations; 10-key by touch
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Accuracy and high attention to detail
• Problem solving and analytical skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting: Constantly (6-8+ hours per day)
• Walking: Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day)
• Standing: Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day)
• Bending/Twisting: Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day)
• Squatting/Stooping: Never (0 hours per day)
• Climbing: Never (0 hours per day)
• Kneeling/Crawling: Never (0 hours per day)
• Pushing/Pulling: Never (0 hours per day)
• Hand Dexterity: Frequently (3-6 hours per day)
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day) 
• Lifting: 26-60lbs.: Never (0 hours per day)
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day)
• Carrying 26-60lbs.: Never (0 hours per day)

Central Valley is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical??? condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ?expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Salary Description

$24.30-$27.00