Description

Hammond Lumber Company, voted 2025's Best Places to work in Maine, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for our Belgrade, Maine location.

Accounts Receivable Clerk Job Responsibilities:

• Processes customer remittances, applies payments, and prepares daily bank deposits

• Performs customer account maintenance, as requested by customers or branch personnel

• Responds to customer inquiries about accounts and follows through to resolve customer concerns

• Authorizes credit overrides on accounts, as appropriate

• Obtains sales tax exemption certification from customers, as directed

• Provides back-up coverage, as needed, for the Accounts Receivable Manager

• Files customer correspondence and accounting documents daily

• Prepares written communication to customers using PC word processing as directed

• Reports any theft or rumors of theft to direct supervisor immediately

• Performs all job duties according to the company’s safety policies and procedures (e.g.,

• proper lifting techniques, etc.)

• Reports any damage to product, equipment, or facilities to direct supervisor on the same day that the damage occurs

• Performs other duties as deemed necessary

Full Time Benefits

• Medical Insurance & Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Purchase Discount
• 401(k) Plan
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• EAP and Work Life Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Outings
• Employee Charge Accounts

Requirements

• 1 year of accounts receivable experience is preferred
• Knowledge of accounting software is a plus
• Successful applicant must be able to work with fellow employees in a fast-paced office environment