Now Hiring - Mellano & Company - Professional Services Sales and Accounts Receivable Support Assistant in Oceanside, CA

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Company Overview Mellano & Company, established in 1925, is a leader in the floral industry, known for its innovative operations and strong partnerships. With a ranch located in Oceanside, California, and warehouses across multiple locations including Carlsbad, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers. Position Summary: This position will work with the Sales and Administrative teams in the organization and running of the daily sales operations of the company. Will undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. Assisting our Sales and Accounting team by handling customer calls and responding to questions, generating invoices for payment, and performing A/R duties for sales and administration. Duties and Responsibilities : * Perform office and wholesale service duties, such as serving customers, answering telephones, assisting with sales, and receiving payment. * Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions. * Assist customers with their questions and purchases. * Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with established policies. * Maintain trusting relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues. * Input data into the computer using the FreshByte software. * Ensure accuracy of all purchase orders. * Back-up sales and customer service representative. * Confirm with vendors the status of shipment. * Contact local suppliers for product shortages. * Enter payments in the form of cash, credit card, and check in the POS system. * Reconcile POS drawer at the end of the shift. * Prepare deposit form for Accounting Specialist. * Perform other duties as assigned. Skills / Abilities Proven experience as a back-office assistant, office assistant, or in another relevant administrative role. * Excellent organizational and time management skills. * Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving. * Excellent communication and customer service skills. * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. * Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. * Answer and handle incoming phone calls. * Operate office machines, including cash register/POS system. * Able to work in a team environment and independently. Physical Demands: * Able to lift up to 25 lbs. on occasion. * Able to withstand moderate changes in temperatures. * Able to climb stairs and walk on uneven ground. * Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. * Able to handle and count cash and currency. Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED; Three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. If you are ready to contribute your skills to a leading company in the floral industry, we invite you to apply for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Mellano & Company today! Mellano & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other applicable federal, state, or local protected classification. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person