Accounts Receivable Specialist – Retail

McKee Foods • Collegedale, TN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Retail Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Retail Accounts Receivable team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Maintain and balance retailer accounts accurately and on schedule Identify and manage payment/invoice discrepancies to keep accounts current Analyze aging and other reports to correct issues and minimize bad debt in a timely manner Work closely with other departments and outside customers to resolve issues Make collection calls and implement other measures to correct issues and minimize bad debt Identify root cause and provide possible solutions

Requirements

• Associates degree in Accounting, finance, business or related field, or equivalent experience (2 years of experience = 1 year of education)
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Good decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong initiative and self-starter
• Ability to plan and prioritize task assignments
• Ability to meet weekly deadlines
• Excellent work record
• Ability to advise supervisor of account trends and issues
• Ability to safeguard confidential information
• Proven ability to work with internal and external "customers"
• Proven ability using Microsoft Excel software
• Knowledge of file management with ability to organize
• Team player with ability to work independently when required

Nice To Haves

• Prior customer service experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years Accounts Receivable experience
• Knowledge of Accounting software (PRPO, KENDO)
• Working knowledge of Google for Business Suite

Responsibilities

• Maintain and balance retailer accounts accurately and on schedule
• Identify and manage payment/invoice discrepancies to keep accounts current
• Analyze aging and other reports to correct issues and minimize bad debt in a timely manner
• Work closely with other departments and outside customers to resolve issues
• Make collection calls and implement other measures to correct issues and minimize bad debt
• Identify root cause and provide possible solutions

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree