Accounts Receivable Specialist

Stone Ground Bakery and Wheat Montana•Salt Lake, NM

9d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Stone Ground Bakery and Wheat Montana Bakery and Deli is a leading Intermountain bakery and premium flour producer dedicated to crafting high-quality baked goods using the finest ingredients and the baker’s choice for flour. With a bakery in Salt Lake City and Three Forks, Montana, we offer a unique geographic footprint to serve our varied customer base. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for baking, we strive to delight our customers with delicious products that bring joy to every occasion. Purpose and Scope of Position: The Accounts Receivable Specialist will process customer payments, reconcile customer accounts, and ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices under management supervision.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting basics.
Ability to prioritize tasks throughout the day.
Effective communication, problem solving, and analytical skills required.
Ability to work independently and to adapt to a fast-changing environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
Effectively interact with diverse teams in a positive manner
Under all circumstances, maintains professional composure in dealing with customers and fellow employees
Regularly keeps supervisor informed of progress, issues, and potential problems
Effectively and accurately delivers work as promised, and assists others as needed
Shows consistent flexibility in adjusting to system, procedural, cultural, managerial, and philosophical changes in the work unit.
Experience with accounting software, moderns software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Prolonged periods working at a desk and a computer.
High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Nice To Haves

associate’s degree in accounting preferred.
Previous A/R experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Record incoming payments received.
Reconcile customer accounts.
Send invoices as needed.
Review accounts for balances 16+ days past due.
Make outbound collection contacts via email or phone calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations.
Research and follow-up on payment discrepancies which may involve navigating customer’s websites/portals to find information, issuing credit memos.
Research and resolve all short payments and deductions credits to ensure they are valid.
Responsible for G/L Credit Memo processing, including coding to the correct ledger account and receiving appropriate approvals.
Utilize customer portal information to reduce payment days and discrepancies.
Identify issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss them with management and sales rep.
Run and note the applicable aged AR report weekly for management review.
Provide timely follow-up on payment arrangements.
Respond to customer inquiries as needed.
Assist in month-end close as needed.