Accounts Receivable Specialist - Pepsi - Sioux City
About The Position
Under general direction of the A/R & Route Accounting Manager, this role oversees the accounts receivable function for Pepsi-Cola of Siouxland, First Choice Vending (including Township 9), Hastings, and all Walmart/Sam's Club transactions. A secondary role involves assisting other locations within the LinPepCo Partnership as needed. The position requires evaluating accounts receivable, customer balances, and delinquent accounts to assess credit risk and determine appropriate actions like placing customers on COD according to company policies. Responsibilities include preparing monthly statements and collection notices, tracking and recording adjustments for discounts and bad debt, and consulting with customers to resolve issues and verify transactions. The role also involves reviewing the monthly accounts receivable aging analysis report, monitoring Walmart/Sam's Club receivables for accuracy and payment, and acting as a liaison for the HR Department. Additionally, the specialist will function in a relief role for route accounting and perform other necessary duties.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent with coursework in office procedures, typing and accounting
- 2 years of experience in a related field
- General accounting knowledge, including bookkeeping skills in accounts receivable
- Ability to work independently, with little supervision
- Ability to effectively direct and supervise
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations with accuracy and speed
- Knowledge and ability in the use of a personal computer and software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Skills in critical thinking, problem solving and judgement and decision making
- Conflict resolution skills
- Skills in organizing and prioritizing work and tasks
- Ability to provide attention to detail
- Ability to work with others
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
- Ability to synthesize information, including numerical data from multiple sources and filter it to the appropriate individuals
- Ability to multitask
Responsibilities
- Evaluate accounts receivable, customer balances and delinquent accounts to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit any further and place customers on COD in accordance with company policies
- Prepare monthly statements and/or correspondence (i.e. collection notice) for mailing to customers
- Track and record adjustments for discounting errors and/or bad debt activity
- Consult with customers to resolve complaints and verify sales transactions
- Review and explain items noted within the monthly accounts receivable aging analysis report
- Review Walmart/Sam's Club receivables for accuracy and proper payment
- Monitor accounts receivable for pricing issues, determine origin of issue and assist in correcting timely
- Act as liaison for HR Department
- Function in a relief role for route accounting
- Perform other duties as necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
