Accounts Receivable Specialist

McKee Foods•Collegedale, TN

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work. Pay $20.70 - $26.71 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications Schedule Varies to meet business need On-site with potential for some hybrid work Location 10260 McKee Road Collegedale, TN 37415 Job Summary McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a General Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounts Receivable team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

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
Prior Accounting experience at McKee Foods Corporation
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 MS Word and the Google for Business Suite

Responsibilities

Identify billing discrepancies, gather supporting evidence, and file formal claims to resolve payment disputes.
Compile transaction samples and provide support for financial audits.
Maintain and balance 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