Accounts Receivable Associate II

Niagara Bottling•Diamond Bar, CA

1d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Associate II is responsible for the reconciliation of customer accounts and performs business to business collections. This position collects on receivable balances, reconciles customer accounts and maintains accurate records of such reconciliation. This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Lead Like an Owner, InnovACT, Find a Way, and Empowered to be Great.

Requirements

2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience in Position
0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Identifies and resolves problems in the timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Ability to solve mathematical problems
Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and well organized
Makes safety the number one priority
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
Increases performance through greater efficiency
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
Communicates effectively to manage expectations
High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience working in Position
Knowledge of Oracle Applications (preferred)
Associate's Degree in Accounting or working towards this goal

Responsibilities

Perform business to business collections by collecting on receivable balances per payment terms
Develop and manage close professional relationships with customers’ Accounts Payable department including responding to emails and phone calls for current statement, invoices or POD requests
Meet and exceed team and individual KPIs
Review accounts receivable aging and reconcile accounts
Review weekly reports and address any issues as needed
Work closely with Sales team to resolve customer disputes
Identify customer deductions and short payments, and process or dispute as needed
Validate and dispute or clear deductions/short payments related to fines by researching information provided
Identify on account payments and overpayments, and apply to correct transactions
Maintain daily BOL files for assigned warehouses
Understands how to do basic functions, handles “B”,“C” and “D” customers. Opportunity for special projects and to be second trainer. Assisting level III if needed.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities