Accounting Clerk

Phoenix Bulk Carriers US Newport, Rhode Island, United States Accounting/Finance

About this position

Description:

Position: AP/AR CLERK 

Reports to: Senior Accountant & Controller

Key responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable

  • Compile payments from Staff & Senior Accountant and organize by due date to be entered into cash flow.
  • Compile payments to be made for broker commissions
  • Responsible for payment processing
  • This includes the filing, maintenance and organization of payments.
  • Prepare payments for sign off by Senior Accountant or Controller
  • Notify vendors and agents of payment advices
  • Booking of cash entries into ledger system
  • On a monthly basis prepare reconciliations of vendor accounts 
  • Follow up with above noted vendors for any amounts receivable
  • If possible withhold above receivables from future payments.

Accounts Receivable

  • Review daily bank activity for collections and notify operations department once cash is received.
  • Post cash receipt entries against respective sales invoices 
  • On a monthly basis prepare AR Aging reconciliation for review by Controller and head of Operations
  • Follow up with any clients with receivables over 30 days old
  • Track clients that are deemed uncollectible for review by Controller and head of Operations.

Other

  • Assist Staff & Senior Accountant in pulling supporting documentation for quarterly and annual audit. 
  • Additional support to accounting and operations, as required
Requirements:

Experience 3 - 5 years 

College Degree Preferred