Accounts Receivable & Collections Representative
About The Position
At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together. We are hiring an Accounts Receivable & Collections Representative in our Marshall, MN office. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing cash flow by managing all aspects related to Customer Finance, including, but not limited to cash application, collecting past due invoices, investigating and resolving customer finance concerns.
Requirements
- Education: Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent experience
- Years of Experience: Typically has 1-3 year’s related experience.
- Knowledge/Abilities/Skills: Intermediate Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); Demonstrates the ability to use observations to draw risk conclusions; Basic knowledge of SAP beneficial; Able to work effectively under limited supervision; Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines; Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; Intermediate ability to conduct numeric analysis; Attention to detail and accuracy; Basic problem solving skills; Organizational skills; Work effectively in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment; Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of SAP beneficial
Responsibilities
- Payment and Deduction Management: Secure timely payments, resolve past-due accounts, and research deductions (e.g., pricing, promotions, OS&D) while engaging cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and prevent invalid deductions.
- Policy Compliance and Risk Management: Apply accounts receivable policies accurately, maintain confidentiality, and act as a liaison between customers and internal teams to resolve credit, pricing, and order-to-cash issues.
- Account Reconciliation and Adjustments: Process invoice corrections, ensure balanced accounts, and complete period-end reconciliations within specified timelines.
- Performance and Systems Optimization: Achieve KPIs such as ADP and Percent Current while leveraging advanced technical skills to utilize internal and external systems effectively.
- Process Improvement: Identify trends in deductions and implement proactive measures to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
- Relationship Building and Ethical Conduct: Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams while upholding company values, ethics, and standards.
Benefits
- Beyond base compensation, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
