Accounting Clerk Job at NICOR INC in Albuquerque

Join NICOR INC as a Full-Time Accounting Clerk in vibrant Albuquerque, New Mexico! This onsite role offers you the excitement of working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, where your skills in commercial collections, accounts payable, and receivable will be put to great use. You'll collaborate with a team that values innovation and excellence, ensuring that every day is an opportunity to solve problems and enhance customer-centricity. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and and 7 Paid Holidays.

Don't miss your chance to be part of something big at NICOR INC.

Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and with a nationwide distribution network, NICOR has manufactured innovative lighting solutions for over forty years. We build dependable products for residential, commercial, industrial, and enterprise-level lighting applications and specialize in functional LED technology for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

As an Accounting Clerk at NICOR INC in Albuquerque, you will play a crucial role in managing both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. Your responsibilities will include posting payments, processing customer credit applications, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. At NICOR, we pride ourselves on precision and exceptional customer care, making it vital for you to foster strong customer relationships while upholding confidentiality standards. Each day will present opportunities to collaborate with dedicated teams to resolve discrepancies, support our commercial collections efforts, and contribute to the seamless operation of our financial processes. Join us to be part of a high-performing culture that values problem-solving and excellence in all aspects of accounting!

To excel as an Accounting Clerk at NICOR INC, you'll need a diverse skill set and proficiency with various software tools. Strong communication skills are essential as you will be responsible for engaging with customers about account statuses and conducting collection activities on past-due accounts. You'll assist the Credit Manager with accounts that may require legal action, so familiarity with litigation processes is beneficial.

Organizational skills will help you maintain customer files meticulously, including collection notes and updates, while your attention to detail will be crucial when processing credit applications and matching receipts to vendor invoices. You should be adept at conducting monthly reconciliations for accounts payable and receivable, as well as resolving discrepancies with internal teams. Ensuring strict confidentiality with financial records and managing electronic documentation effectively will also be key to your success in this role.

A proactive attitude and problem-solving skills will help you thrive in NICOR's dynamic environment.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Communicate with customers regarding account status and perform collection activities on past-due accounts.
• Process customer credit applications handle account setups and maintain customer files with collection notes and updates.
• Post payments to customer accounts and provide thorough follow-up.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships across departments.
• Process monthly commissions for sales agents.
• Match receipts to vendor invoices, reconcile purchase order discrepancies with the purchasing agent or Controller and manage payments.
• Maintain records related to NTTC certificates, W-9s, and Master Vendor files.
• Support management and sales staff in resolving discrepancies missing paperwork, and other issues.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and organize all current and prior years' records electronically.
• Prepare invoices, conduct purchase order cost checks, and research ship-directs and past due invoices.
• Perform daily cash sales reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable audits and reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable, purchase orders, inter-company transfers, and freight bills.

If you think this job aligns with your requirements, then submitting an application is simple. Good luck!

Employment with NICOR is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a drug screening. All candidates must pass these screenings to ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards. NICOR is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace for all employees.