Accounting Clerk

Company: ABW Appliances
Location: Jessup
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Description: What makes ABW Appliances a better place to work? That's easy! We're vibrant, we're growing, and we're employee centered. With six locations across the Baltimore and DC Metro area, a 51,000+ sq. foot stocked warehouse, and a progressive leadership team, ABW is the professional choice for premium appliances. For decades, we have been the luxury appliance source for multi-family, production, and custom home builders, as well as designers, architects, and other trade professionals.ABW Appliances, Appliances A Better Way is a family-owned business and has been growing into an industry leader since 1968. Our focus is on providing the best in luxury appliances, quality appliance installation, and dependable service within the Baltimore-DC Metro areas. Now we are bringing our signature high-end service to the retail appliance market, and that's where you come inABW Appliances is currently seeking an Accounting Clerk for our corporate headquarters. Excellent attendance, punctuality and positive attitude are essential for this position and our business. We are looking for individuals who are self-starters, have a strong accounting aptitude and solid work ethic. The right candidate needs to possess high attention to detail, excellent organizational and customer service skills.If you are interested in joining a growing company who is a leader within the industry through providing every client with the best experience from start to finish, then this is the right opportunity for you!Position Summary:The Accounting Clerk supports the general accounting department including accounts receivable and accounts payable processing as needed, processing of vendor invoices and cash disbursements, company-wide vendor database maintenance, and coverage during team member absences. The position reports to the Accounting Manager. The right candidate will work closely with the other members of the accounting staff and ABW's other departments, the company's clientele, and outside vendors.Essential Functions:

• Support invoicing and receivables functions including processing order corrections, creating manual invoices, preparing online billing, new customer set-up/maintenance and validating orders.
• Timely processing of vendor invoices, providing cost allocations as necessary and ensuring they are properly authorized, supported, coded and earn all available discounts.
• Processing check / ACH payment runs, ensuring accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation, remittance advice, filing of processed batches and bank file communication, as necessary.
• Identify problems, troubleshoot and provide recommendations for improvements in company processing.
• Download and sort daily electronic invoices as well as US mail, branch mail, and departmental mail.
• Update and maintain vendor database, supplying company credit card data as requested by vendors and verifying 1099 reporting details, including updated W-9's.
• Ensure all service and sales payments are applied properly.
• May be required to perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounting Department.. Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management preferred or Associate Degree plus 2 years' work-related experience.
  • General accounting knowledge, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with Quickbooks a plus.
  • Computer skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage time, and follow through.Position Details:
    • Job Type: Full-Time
    • Base Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 per year.
    • Benefits: ABW offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, short-term and long-term disability, paid leave (vacation, personal, and holidays), and more.PM20PI150592320

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