Alpine Fresh, Inc was founded in January of 1988 by two longtime friends, Jose Sanchez and Walter Yager. Their vision was to bridge the gap between the growers of fresh fruits and vegetables in Latin America and the consumers in the United States. The company has grown from two people, one pallet jack, a 250 square foot office, to a 50,000 square foot corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida, with over 4,000 employees worldwide. Alpine has operations in six different countries and sales on five different continents. Alpine owns and operates its own farms and packing shed as well as partners and finances growers around the world to ensure our ability to meet commitments to our customers 365 days a year.
This is an entry level Accounts Receivable position with the opportunity for large growth in the company. As an accounts receivable clerk you will provide financial, administrative and clerical services and ensure accuracy and efficiency of operations. You will process and monitor incoming payments and secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts.
- Monitor clients’ aging reports and keep up with client payments and statuses
- Keep track and process incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Perform day to day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivable data
- Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues
- Facilitate swift payment of invoices due to the company by sending bill reminders and contacting clients with outstanding accounts
- Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
Recommended:
- 2+ years of experience as accounts receivable clerk
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office (Bilingual is a plus)
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Required:
- Accounts Receivable Clerk is an entry level position which allows employees to become acquainted with the company’s practices, policies, and procedures.
- We are looking for an employee who wants to begin his or her career path.
- This position comes up for review anywhere from 12 – 24 months depending on performance.
- After 12-24 months the employee is expected to have grown his/her position with the company.
- This position is not limited to growth in the accounting department.
- We are interested in people who are motivated to work hard and do whatever it takes to be successful.
