SmileMakers Accounts Receivable Clerk

As ourAccounts Receivable Clerk, you willbe responsible for compiling, classifying, recording, verifying, and maintaining data for accounts receivable recordsThis position is onsite in Spartanburg, South CarolinaPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsSupport and adhere to SmileMakers’ Vision and Values Statement Process multiple types of payments from customers making sure to accurately apply funds in a timely mannerPrepare daily cash/check deposits ensuring funds are reconciled to SerenadePerform regular account maintenance on AR accounts to include issuing credits, processing refunds, and issuing approved bad debt adjustmentsAssist the Collections Clerk with the collections processPrepare and mail weekly letters to customers regarding duplicate paymentsAssist CN Collections Clerk with daily review of held orders to assess collection needs and determine risk of releasing new ordersAssist in monthly and annual closingsGeneral office filingAbide by all policies and procedures of SmileMakers and Oriental Trading CompanyMaintain regular and predictable attendanceMust be able to attend face to face meetings on short or little advance noticeWork requires in-person collaboration among colleagues and contractorsMarginal FunctionsAssist with related special projects, as requiredFunction as back up to Accounts Payable Clerk as needed Here’s what you need to join the fun:Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondenceAbility to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organizationAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentagesAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formAbility to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ABS Accounting software; Serenade processing systems; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing softwareMust be able to work with and safeguard confidential data on a daily basis Work within urgent deadlines on a frequent basisFunction in an efficient manner with a high degree of independence Attention to detail and negotiation skillsProficient with a 10-key calculatorProficient at typingEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDAssociate’s Degree in Accounting a plusExperience1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceOther QualificationsRegularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hearOccasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and armsMust occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close visionJoin us at SmileMakers, part of the Oriental Trading family of brands, where fun means business! SmileMakers (www.smilemakers.com) is the premier provider of patient giveaways and practice promotion products for the dental and medical markets. Founded in 1977, SmileMakers mission is to make smiles happen! In 2013, SmileMakers was purchased by Oriental Trading Company, the nation's largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, school supplies, toys and novelties. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.EOE

Created: 2026-03-04