Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk (Internship 3 Months)

Summary

Intern will specialize in one of these two disciplines over the course of three months. Intern will receive general understanding and information in both accounts receivable and accounts payable job duties regardless of specialty.

The Accounts Payable Clerk position deals primarily with the spending/purchasing transactions of Goodfellow Corp. All invoices coming into the company are sent directly to the AP department email. This job can at times be stressful and applicants should be able to adapt to high stress situations.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk maintain communication and relationships with customers to: receive funds in a timely manner, obtain current/updated information, reconcile accounts, help clients navigate disputes, inform branch managers of non-paying/delinquent customers.

Essential Functions:

Accounts Receivable

• Collections control, this will include making collections calls.
• Monthly Collection Meetings online with all branches
• Sales Tax Filings
• File IFTA taxes
• Assist with month ends
• Apply all forms of payments to customer accounts correctly and accurately.
• Commission all payments to the sales reps and create monthly reports.
• Contact international customers about delinquent accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts at the end of each month.
• Book payroll into the system biweekly.
• Will take care of maintaining and filing personal property tax.
• Other miscellaneous tasks when assigned
• Enter bills received from vendors in the AP email (or occasionally by mail)
• Print checks and make on-time payments on a biweekly basis
• Answer inquiries from vendors through email and by telephone
• Complete frequent vendor account reconciliations
• File paper records, such as bills and statements
• Maintain good vendor relationships

Accounts Payable

• Enter bills received from vendors in the AP email (or occasionally by mail)
• Print checks and make on-time payments on a biweekly basis
• Answer inquiries from vendors through the AP email as well as by telephone
• Take part of frequent vendor account reconciliations
• Reconcile he Disbursement account
• File paper records, such as bills and statements
• Maintain good vendor relationships

Competencies

• Strong communication skills- In Person, Phone, and Email
• Efficiency dealing with debits and credits
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
• Basic Math Skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills
• Great attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

Work environment

This is an office position. The Employee is required to work at a computer for the majority, if not all, their time. This position includes minimal supervision, which is why it is vital that a candidate be independent and self-motivated to perform tasks. Open communication channels with upper and lower management encourages questions and problem-solving.

Physical demands

The Employee is required to sit for long periods of time and lift up to 10 lbs.

Travel required

None.

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred education and experience

• Netsuite and Sales Tax Experience is a plus.
• Has some AR or AP Experience
• Some Bookkeeping experience
• Requires minimal oversight

Additional eligibility requirements

Authorized to work in the US. Goodfellow participates in E-verify

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Goodfellow is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.