Accounting Clerk (AP/AR)

About the role

CLARK Material Handling Company, a global leader in the Material Handling and Forklift Industry, is seeking a strong Accounting Clerk to support our AP & AR teams in our Dallas area HQ. This role will support both AP & AR with clerical support, including general AP duties and cross-trained backup coverage for the primary AR clerk as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable:
  • Manage new vendor account set ups and assist with new vendor credit applications.
  • Maintain vendor accounts including address updates, account changes, and sending out updated resale tax certificates.
  • Manage AP mailbox: save invoices in appropriate folders, respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payments, flag emails for follow-up as needed.
  • Enter inventory invoices into the accounting system via 3-way match.
  • Assist with preparation and processing of weekly check runs.
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies, reconcile vendor statements, and investigate outstanding balances.
• Accounts Receivable:
  • Assist with preparing daily reports related to sales and AR status.
  • Assist with posting and accurately recording customer payments.
  • Respond to customer questions and requests in a timely and professional manner.
  • Communicate effectively with the sales team on customer billings and balances due.
  • Assist with various collections activities as needed.
• General Accounting Support:
  • Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
  • Assist with data entry, report preparation, and other routine accounting functions.
  • Provide support for audits and financial reporting as requested.
  • Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school education; minimum associates degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 3+ years of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or related accounting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent time management skills with accuracy and timeliness.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including basic formatting, formulas, pivot tables, and V-look up (a plus).
• Experience performing account reconciliations.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in Baan or PRMS ERP systems a plus but not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely.

Working Conditions

The incumbent is located in an office environment with regulated heating and cooling. Work involves using the telephone, computer equipment, viewing monitors, using a scanner, printer, calculator, etc., sitting for long periods of time performing clerical and data entry tasks.