Accounting Clerk
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Clerk to join our Accounting team. In this role, you will help maintain accurate customer accounts by processing payments, monitoring account balances, assisting with collections, and verifying tax documentation. You will collaborate with multiple departments to resolve account issues while providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Process customer payments and invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Apply payments and adjustments to customer accounts.
- Monitor and reconcile outstanding account balances.
- Contact customers regarding past-due accounts and payment inquiries.
- Verify and maintain Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) documentation and records.
- Partner with Sales, Delivery, Billing, and other departments to resolve account discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate financial records and customer account information.
- Respond to customer inquiries by phone and assist with account-related questions.
- Support the Accounting team with additional administrative and clerical tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, collections, accounts receivable, or a related office environment preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to learn and effectively use accounting software and business systems.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities.
Work Environment
- Office-based position located in a corporate or retail office setting.
- Regular use of:
- Accounting and financial software
- Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Email, telephone, and other communication tools
- Frequent interaction with customers, vendors, and internal team members.
- Primarily sedentary work involving extended periods of computer use.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and contributing to a team-focused environment. You'll play an important role in ensuring financial accuracy while supporting both customers and internal departments.
Spencer’s TV & Appliance was started in 1973 by Nicholas Spencer. Dick and Nancy Biederbeck purchased the $50,000 appliance business in 1975. Through their combined efforts and outstanding customer service philosophy, they built Spencer’s TV & Appliance into one of the largest single-store units of its kind in the United States and opened a second store in 2000. The count is now up to 11 locations with the latest store opening in the spring of 2023! The company is well respected within the industry and has a large patronage due to its quality products, excellent customer service and reputable business ethics. It is in this spirit that Spencer’s TV & Appliance continues to grow and provide opportunity for qualified employees.