Job Title:
A/R Clerk
Company: Lake Cable
Location: Elkhart, IN
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Accounting/Billing Specialist The Accounting/Billing Specialist will gather data, calculate charges and fees, and create invoices for billing purposes. This position will be responsible for evaluating invoices for accuracy and submission of invoices to the appropriate contacts. This position will be a main point of communication to external customers regarding account and delivery status and will act as a liaison between customers and the Company. Essential Functions: Maintain precise records of customer documentation and communication including invoices, shipping documentation, customer copper on hand account balances and reel/pallet deposit balances. Reference company price sheets to create itemized invoices in ERP system for products shipped to customers or services rendered. Identify pricing deviations for management. Verify and update freight costs with corporate freight manager. Work with shipping to make sure shipments are billed timely. Issue Return Material Authorization (RMAs) for reel/pallet deposit refunds. Work with customers and corporate receivables on past due items. Send statements monthly. Update and balance ROD spreadsheet with invoice data. Provide high-level customer service focused on long-term relationships by clearly and concisely communicating with internal and external customers. Assist the Division Controller in matching purchase orders packing slips and/or bill of ladings to ERP system open purchase orders for accuracy and submit receipt into ERP system. Additional tasks as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers both internal and external. In-depth understanding of clerical and administrative procedures. Ability to solve problems as they arise in an expedient manner. Prioritization skills and ample time management capabilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. Prides themselves on accuracy and exactness. Knowledge of manufacturing process with experience in wire production preferred. Ability to work overtime occasionally Qualifications: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required. Some college level business courses helpful, Associate's degree preferred. Sales experience required. Bookkeeping experience preferred. While performing the job's essential functions, the employee generally operates within an office environment but will be required to spend time in the plant. While in the office, the employee routinely uses standard office equipment such as a computer, telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, and files paperwork. While working in the plant, the employee may experience vibrations and loud continuous noise from operating machinery. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the duties, responsibilities, or activities required of an incumbent. Lake Cable, LLC retains the right to modify, or assign additional duties as required, with or without notice. Below specifies the frequency of activity required of the employee to perform the job. In an 8 hour workday: Occasionally = 1% - 33%, Frequently = 34% - 66%, Continuously = 67% - 100% ACTIVITY (Hours per day) NEVER 0 hours OCCASIONALLY Up to 3 hours FREQUENTLY 3 6 hours CONSTANTLY 6 8+ hours Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending (neck) X Bending (waist) X Squatting X Climbing (stairs) X Climbing (ladder) X Kneeling X Crawling X Twisting (neck) X Twisting (waist) X Keyboarding X Keyboarding while on phone X Telephone use X Hand Use ( Identify Dominant Hand): ____ Right Hand Dominant or ____ Left Hand Dominant Simple Grasping (R Hand) X Simple Grasping (L Hand) X Power Grasping (R Hand) X Power Grasping (L Hand) X Fine Manipulation (R Hand) X Fine Manipulation (L Hand) X Pushing & Pulling (R Hand) X Pushing & Pulling (L Hand) X Reaching above shoulder level X Reaching horizontal X Reaching below waist X Other Climb up Skids X Please indicate the daily Lifting/Carrying and Pushing/Pulling requirements of the job. Indicate the height the object is lifted from the floor, table or overhead location and the distance the object is carried. LIFTING / CARRYING PUSHING / PULLING Weight in Pounds Height Distance 5-10 X 5 FT 10 FT 11-25 X 4 FT 10 FT 26-50 X 4 FT 10 FT 51-75 X X 76-100 X X 100+ X X Describe the heaviest item that must be carried and distance it is carried: Moving file boxes between 10 to 15 feet. Please indicate if your job requires: Item YES NO If Yes, briefly describe Driving cars? X Between Eastland and Hoffman Plants 1 Mile Driving trucks, forklifts or other equipment? X Forklift operation and truck between plants Working around equipment and machinery? X All machines on plant floor Walking on uneven ground? X Tracks for payoffs, sheet metal covers, semi trailers and walking outside around plant Exposure to excessive noise? X Hearing protection is available Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness? X Proper ventilation in the plant, can cause it to be cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Loading and unloading trailers with dock doors open. Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals? X Copper dust / Forklift exhaust / Tin line Area Exposure to static shock or electrical shock? X Working at heights? X Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement? X Foot controls on forklift and machines Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment? X Safety glasses or face shield available Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.? X