Accounts Receivable Specialist

American Packaging Corporation•Columbus, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We’re constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best workplaces in the America’s awards for 12 years in a row. It’s how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future. LOCATION: Columbus, WI SUMMARY: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for timely and accurately invoicing customers, posting of daily cash receipts, and completing end of month procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from four-year college or university; or Associate degree in accounting or related field plus 2 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Reliability: at work every day on time
Accuracy: uncompromised
Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
Conflict Resolution
Attention to Details
Independence
Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Organizational skills
Professionalism/professional demeanor
Team: work as a member with all employees
Proficiency in MS Office products including Excel

Responsibilities

Complete all areas of customer invoicing including:
Daily shipment and consignment usage of customer material
Weekly artwork and graphics charges
Weekly customer complaint credits
Manual billing adjustments as needed
Prepare and post daily cash receipts. Note and follow up on short payments and unearned discounts.
Manage accounts receivable collections, ensuring timely resolution and escalation of any collection issues while maintaining positive relationships with customers and account managers.
Prepare, review, and reconcile monthly bank spreadsheet, including intercompany transfers.
Complete final billing for the month on business day 1.
As needed, maintain and reconcile returns and allowances account for all CCF credits, rework billed, and miscellaneous cash collected for freight carrier claims.
As needed, provide sales reports and assist with reconciliation.
Cross train to assist and backup other areas of accounting.
Assist with annual audit procedures and requests.
Support department projects.
Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of department procedures.
Adhere to company safety guidelines, attend, and participate in all company mandated meetings and safety programs, and complete required trainings timely.