Accounting Clerk

Merchants Market, LLC is a full-service food distribution company that provides a variety of services to meet the needs of our customers. We have over 50 years of experience in providing full and direct services to restaurants, resorts, healthcare, convenience stores, and other industries and businesses throughout the Caribbean. We ensure customers have exclusive products, quality service, and a seamless order and delivery process. Our mission is to prioritize professionalism and efficiency. We're located in West Palm Beach Florida, St. Thomas USVI, St. Croix USVI, and Anguilla BVI.

Job Summary:

The Accounting/Cash Clerk is responsible for accurately posting and reconciling cash transactions across multiple business operations. This role supports the accounting team by ensuring timely cash application, maintaining reconciliation records, identifying discrepancies or unusual activity, and assisting with special projects and vendor billbacks as needed. The position requires strong attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and professional communication with internal and external partners.

Essential Functions:

Accurately post daily customer bank deposits into the ERP system for Florida operations Maintain and update cash reconciliation spreadsheets for Caribbean operations, ensuring deposits are properly recorded Identify, communicate, and follow up on cash discrepancies, posting errors, or unusual activity Monitor and reconcile cash accounts to detect errors, discrepancies, or potential fraudulent activity Support accounting projects, vendor billbacks, audits, and compliance documentation

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of experience in cash posting, accounts receivable (A/R), or related accounting activities. Intermediate Excel skills required. Advanced Excel skills (preferred) Experience working with an ERP system required; experience with AFS (preferred). Strong attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements:

Able to work in an office environment and lift up to 25 pounds.

Benefits:

Medical Dental Vision 401 K /Roth (401K Match) Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Offered EEO Statement:

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ["protected class"] including, but not limited to, veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or any other protected class under federal, state or local law #IND123 Merchants Market is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or any other protected class.