AP/AR Clerk

John Tillman Company, a division of Bunzl, is seeking an AP/AR Clerk for our new office in Cerritos. The AP/AR Clerk is responsible for supporting the Accounting Department in general payables, receivables, customer billing and payment application, and special projects as assigned.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business, and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and aptitude.    

Responsibilities:

• Assist and ensure accurate and timely payment processing from customers.
• Accounts receivable cash application – ACH, lockbox, wires, and credit card
• Full cycle AP including entry and payment of purchasing and expense invoices plus review of RNI
• Gathering back-up for P-Card reconciliations and retrieving portal invoices.
• Review vendor statements to confirm the accuracy of AP aging
• Reach out to vendors for missing invoices and verification of ACH payment information
• Update container landed costs and finalize containers for warehouse receipt
• Cross-train to back up AR and AP teams
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree a plus
• Strong data entry skills required.
• ERP knowledge preferred, currently on Sage X3
• Microsoft Excel experience is a plus.
• A minimum of two years of accounting experience a plus
• Knowledge of AR & AP processes preferred. 
• Must have an excellent eye for detail; must have the ability to spot issues quickly and be able to resolve in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Must also be able to follow directions and work as part of a TEAM
• Ability to multi-task projects, establish priorities, and organize effectively.
• Must be detail-orientated and be able to work under pressure
• Analytical skills to support solving complex transaction processing issues.

Tillman California salary range: $22.00-$24.00 per hour based on experience, education, and geographic location. 

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion.

Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100   warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 4,800 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

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Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)