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Alamo Group Inc. Senior AP/AR Clerk in Seguin, Texas
Alamo Group Inc. is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Senior AP/AR Clerk at its Corporate Headquarters.
Under administrative supervision, the Senior AP/AR Clerk performs basic accounts payable and/or receivable responsibilities/tasks. Tasks include calculating, posting, and verifying information to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. The Senior AP/AR Clerk trains and assists other accounts payable or receivable clerks and may lead special projects; they may be assigned specific tasks to either payables or receivables function(s).
The Senior AP/AR Clerk will:
Compile and check source documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
AP Invoice Processing using 3-way match.
Handles mail, email and faxes.
Discrepancy Resolution.
Payment Execution in compliance with SOX for ACH, Wire, EPAY, and Checks.
Create, update, and maintain AP policies and procedures.
Aged Receiver research, maintenance, and reports.
Account Reconciliations and Accruals.
Vendor Account management – Collect and verify information and maintain vendor accounts.
AP/AR Reports - Collect, analyze, and distribute information from data reports.
Audit of AP processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Provide support for internal and external audits.
Perform cash applications by posting customer payments using automated systems and manual methods.
Balance multiple bank accounts on a daily basis.
Prepare and process deposits using the Digital Check system.
Print and mail invoices and customer statements.
Communicate with customers regarding account updates, payment discrepancies, and returned payments.
Process customer refunds and account adjustments as needed.
Research and resolve customer concerns or account discrepancies promptly and professionally.
Special Projects or other duties as assigned to support the Accounts Payable/Receivable department.
Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have/be:
Knowledge of accounting principles (accounts payable and/or accounts receivable).
Skilled and proficient with basic desktop office software, to include MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High level of attention to detail.
High-level problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve discrepancies.
Ability to follow detailed instructions with minimal oversight.
Ability to meet both quality and quantity standards for assigned work.
Ability to build and foster effective business relationships with customers, vendors, and other departments within and across the organization.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and multitask.
Ability to work irregular hours or overtime as needed during peak times such as month-end, year-end, audits, etc.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required, Accounting or Finance degree preferred. Previous accounts payable and receivable experience.
Working Conditions:
Work performed in an office environment, with frequent sitting for extended periods of time and occasional lifting of 10 pounds independently; and stooping, reaching, and/or bending to perform accounting clerical/filing requirements.
Candidates should be able to commute to either Seguin or New Braunfels, TX, as business needs may require.
Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).