Description
Lyle Machinery Co. ("LMC"), headquartered in Richland, Mississippi, is a family-owned and operated heavy equipment dealer with over 60 years of experience providing quality products, service, and parts support throughout MS, AL, LA, FL, and TX. Â
The Accounts Receivable Assistant supports the Credit/Accounts Receivable Manager and accounting team by processing customer payments, preparing deposits, assisting with invoice and statement processing, maintaining accurate A/R records, supporting reconciliations, and handling routine administrative tasks. This position requires accuracy, dependability, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage repetitive, detail-oriented work in a deadline-driven environment. This position primarily works in an office environment. The employee is regularly required to sit, use a computer, communicate by phone and email, handle paperwork, scan and file documents, and occasionally lift or move office materials.
Essential Duties:
- Prepare and process daily depositsÂ
- Post wire payments and other customer payments accurately and in a timely manner
- Assist with bookkeeping, journal entries, and various accounts receivable support functions
- Review, scan, process, and mail customer invoices and statements
- Monitor cash accounts receivable activity and assist with A/R branch reports
- Assist in monthly reconciliations of general ledger and customer accounts
- Communicate with branches, sales team members, accounting staff, and customers regarding A/R and credit-related matters
- Provide filing, clerical, and administrative support for the accounting team
- Pick up, open, sort, and distribute mail dailyÂ
- Maintain organized records and support timely month-end accounting processes
- Provide accounts payable and general accounting administrative assistance as needed
- Perform other accounts receivable or accounting functions as assigned
Requirements
Skills & Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED required
- General accounting and/or accounts receivable experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate with strong attention to detail, computer skills, and a dependable work ethic.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable with repetitive, task-based workload
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and manage simultaneous projects
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and enhance the team environment
- Strong phone, verbal, written, and editing skills
Benefits:Â
Competitive compensation, 401(K), profit sharing plan, paid vacation, medical insurance package, accidental & disability coverage.Â