Alamo Group Inc. is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Senior AP/AR Clerk at its Corporate Headquarters in Seguin, TX (25 miles east of San Antonio, TX). 

Under administrative supervision, the Senior AP/AR Clerk performs basic accounts payable and/or receivable responsibilities/tasks.  Tasks include calculating, posting, and verifying information to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. The Senior AP/AR Clerk trains and assists other accounts payable or receivable clerks and may lead special projects; they may be assigned specific tasks to either payables or receivables function(s). 

The Senior AP/AR Clerk will: 

Perform clerical and entry-level accounting activities Compile and check source documents such as invoices, vouchers, purchase orders, and cash receipts for completeness and accuracy. Process invoices, check requests, expense reports, and other tasks related to maintaining the accounts payable and/or receivable for a company or group of companies. Handle mail, email and faxes. Key in invoices for accounts. Apply codes to vendor invoices and files related supporting documents. Verify and posts details of business transactions to appropriate ledgers and journals and totals accounts. Research and respond to customer calls pertaining to invoice payments, concerns, issues, and/or account discrepancies. Contact and/or mails correspondence to customers to update account information; short, duplicate, insufficient funds checks and unavailable credits as needed. Prepare financial reports for management to ensure the accuracy of accounting records Process payments in compliance with SOX. Print and mail invoices and statements of account to customers and respond to vendor inquiries. Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail with minimal errors. Recommend actions to resolve discrepancies. Investigate questionable data. Assist in reconciling bank accounts in conjunction accounting Be responsible for authorizing payments to banks via file uploads

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Knowledge of basic accounting principles (accounts payable/receivable and/or general bookkeeping) Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and vendor service/support Skilled and proficient with basic desktop office software, to include MS Word and Excel. Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills are a must. Ability to type and 10-key with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Ability to follow detailed instructions with minimal oversight Ability to routinely meet both quality and quantity standards for assigned work Ability to build and foster effective business relationships with customers, vendors, and other departments within and across the organization. Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work. Ability to multitask. Ability to work irregular hours or overtime as needed during peak times such as month-end, year-end, audits, etc. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve for discrepancies with little to no assistance.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required, Accounting or Finance degree preferred. Previous accounts payable and receivable experience.

Working Conditions:

Work performed in an office environment, with frequent sitting for extended periods of time and occasional lifting of 10 pounds independently; and stooping, reaching, and/or bending to perform accounting clerical/filing requirements.