Accounts Receivable chez Hammond Lumber Company

Description

Hammond Lumber Company, voted 2025's Best Places to work in Maine, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for our Belgrade, Maine location.

Accounts Receivable Clerk Job Responsibilities:

• Processes customer remittances, applies payments, and prepares daily bank deposits

• Performs customer account maintenance, as requested by customers or branch personnel

• Responds to customer inquiries about accounts and follows through to resolve customer concerns

• Authorizes credit overrides on accounts, as appropriate

• Obtains sales tax exemption certification from customers, as directed

• Provides back-up coverage, as needed, for the Accounts Receivable Manager

• Files customer correspondence and accounting documents daily

• Prepares written communication to customers using PC word processing as directed

• Reports any theft or rumors of theft to direct supervisor immediately

• Performs all job duties according to the company’s safety policies and procedures (e.g.,

• proper lifting techniques, etc.)

• Reports any damage to product, equipment, or facilities to direct supervisor on the same day that the damage occurs

• Performs other duties as deemed necessary

Full Time Benefits

• Medical Insurance & Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Purchase Discount
• 401(k) Plan
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• EAP and Work Life Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Outings
• Employee Charge Accounts

Requirements

• 1 year of accounts receivable experience is preferred
• Knowledge of accounting software is a plus
• Successful applicant must be able to work with fellow employees in a fast-paced office environment