Accounts Receivable Specialist

Johnson Brothers•St. Paul, MN

1d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry! The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the daily monitoring of customer accounts to promote timely payment, reduce customer past due invoices, increase company cash flow and limit collection risk. This role will work with customers and sales representatives to secure payment, identify root causes of past due invoices, and recommend process improvements to prevent recurrence. Duties include researching and reconciling account balances, cash application, collections, phone communications, and other duties as assigned. This position is in office Monday-Friday from 7:30AM-4PM.

Requirements

Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication – Ability to communicate while building and maintaining positive relationships.
Problem Solving – Ability to find solutions for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
Organization – Ability to organize and plan work to meet established deadlines.
Independence – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make appropriate decisions, follow through, and make recommendations.
Customer Service – Excellent customer service skills are needed.
Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Passion, Innovation, and Work Ethic – Ability to support our Corporate Values.
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Dispute Resolution, and Credit Functions.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet applications; 10 key typing skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance or equivalent work experience preferred.
I Series/AS400 experience preferred.
Advanced Excel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs daily cash application to customer accounts.
Identifies, researches, and reconciles customer invoice disputes.
Works with internal partners to identify and correct the root cause of invoice disputes to prevent recurrence.
Communicate with sales representatives, internal partners, and customers regarding the collection of invoices and other credit-related issues.
Runs aging update programs.
Answers accounts receivable phone inquiries to ensure excellent customer service is provided to our internal and external customers.
Fosters and maintains a collaborative relationship with customers, sales, warehouse, delivery, customer service, and management.
Ensures compliance with industry regulations and established credit policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.