Accounts Receivable Specialist
About The Position
Job Purpose Process and analyze accounts receivable transactions for multiple business units while fostering positive relationships with customers Essential Functions • Obtain daily deposit information from the bank (lockbox, ACH, and incoming electronic deposits) • Download and reconcile customer remittances to daily deposits including identification of short payments, disputes, and program credits taken by customer • Apply payments to correct customer accounts and transactions • Maintain deduction and payment discrepancy reporting for researching and resolving variances as needed • Interact with customers (internal and external) to resolve payment discrepancies including, but not limited to, pricing or quantity discrepancies and missing remittance detail • Foster professional relationships with customer organizations • Assist with other accounting initiatives as needed • Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; 2-year accounting associate’s degree or higher preferred
- 1 year minimum of business work experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word)
- ERP experience, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Great Plains, or SAP
- Process-driven with the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
- Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Solid work ethic demonstrating strict attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a multi-factory or multi-division company preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtain daily deposit information from the bank (lockbox, ACH, and incoming electronic deposits)
- Download and reconcile customer remittances to daily deposits including identification of short payments, disputes, and program credits taken by customer
- Apply payments to correct customer accounts and transactions
- Maintain deduction and payment discrepancy reporting for researching and resolving variances as needed
- Interact with customers (internal and external) to resolve payment discrepancies including, but not limited to, pricing or quantity discrepancies and missing remittance detail
- Foster professional relationships with customer organizations
- Assist with other accounting initiatives as needed
- Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- quarterly bonus eligibility
- incentive and recognition programs
- 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
