Accounts Receivable Representative

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC • Elmwood, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Reily Foods Company we've got a passion for flavor and have been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in retail locations around the country. Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable Clerk will ensure timely payment for products and services by recording payments timely, resolving payment differences accurately and quickly and collecting outstanding and aged balances.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• A minimum of three years of accounting experience, preferably in Accounts Receivable
• Proficient in MS Office Programs, intermediate knowledge in Excel
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service and listening skills with demonstrated ability to resolve issues with poise and tact in a timely manner
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Positive attitude and team player that works collaboratively to reach team goals
• Demonstrates initiative by looking for ways to improve efficiency and willingness to take on new tasks

Nice To Haves

• ERP experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments in a timely manner.
• Proactively manage customer balance currency.
• Follow-up with customers on aging and delinquent accounts.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and deductions timely by communicating with customers and cross-functional partners
• Execute various processes, journals, and tasks as needed for end of period (EOP) and end of year (EOY)
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED