Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Cargo/Freight, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Identify Issues, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Reconciliation, Time Management, Unapplied Cash, Vendor/Supplier Management
The Merchandiser Assistant I has primary responsibility for proper control procedures including accounts payable and all company and division policies and procedures. Merchandiser Assistants manage payables in a systematic and timely fashion also allowing for maximum use of credit terms with vendors. This positions main duties include vendor management related to A/P including settlement reconciliation, invoice management and serves as the primary communications contact on any related issues. This is a customer facing role, so customer service and relationship development is critical to overall success.
- Responsible for effectively performing assigned accounting tasks relating to the trade unit(s) in an efficient manner including but not limited to: Process freight payments/ticket upload or creation daily. Process final settlements in a timely manner. Process daily cash receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash.
- Assist merchandisers and customers with accounting questions.
- Occasionally assist merchandisers in any freight/logistical issues.
- Work with both internal and external customers to proactively identify and solve problems that may arise.
- Maintains an organized digital filing system meeting our record retention policy which includes invoices, contracts, reports and payment receipts.
- Monthly reconciliation of inventories.
- Review reports including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Freight Analysis and other miscellaneous reports on a daily/weekly basis and identify actionable items and resolve. Develop a basic understanding of our business to identify potential issues or opportunities and provide useful feedback to the Merchandisers.
- Collaborates with Assistant Controller to ensure procedures/policies are followed. Required to report all perceived control policy and procedure concerns to the Assistant Controller.