Accounts Receivable

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

Responsibilities and Duties Prepares and processes daily cash deposits to include initiating and processing ACH transactions. Enters finalized cash receipts and updates accounts receivable by customer number and invoice. Files and maintains copies of checks, remittances and bank receipts. Applies payments to customer's accounts as indicated. Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers, as requested. Obtains approval for credit requests. Authorizes and processes credits once approved. Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment. Researches and processes charge backs, returns, and bad checks. Answers accounts receivable phone inquiries and follows up. Calls and/or emails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts. Obtains required information when activating new customers. Contacts customers to collect on past due accounts and application of funds Recommends account holds for non-payment. Backs up the order department taking customers orders as needed. Assists with related special projects, as required. Essential Skills and experience: 1+ years experience in AR preferred Proficiency in ten key calculator required, and typing preferred Maintain working knowledge of Excel and other applications as needed for data entry Skilled in performing work requiring attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively by phone and email Excellent organizational skills, strong work ethic and detail oriented Ability to multi-task & coordinate multiple projects Ability to work with others and communicate with multiple departments and all levels of management AS400 Knowledge (Not required but prefer) Shift: Monday 7:30 to 4:30, Tuesday thru Thursday 8:00- 4:30 p Friday 7:30 am-4:00pm, an occasional Saturday morning to assist with the with data entry as needed. Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

1+ years experience in AR preferred
Proficiency in ten key calculator required, and typing preferred
Maintain working knowledge of Excel and other applications as needed for data entry
Skilled in performing work requiring attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively by phone and email
Excellent organizational skills, strong work ethic and detail oriented
Ability to multi-task & coordinate multiple projects
Ability to work with others and communicate with multiple departments and all levels of management

Nice To Haves

AS400 Knowledge (Not required but prefer)

Responsibilities

Prepares and processes daily cash deposits to include initiating and processing ACH transactions.
Enters finalized cash receipts and updates accounts receivable by customer number and invoice.
Files and maintains copies of checks, remittances and bank receipts.
Applies payments to customer's accounts as indicated.
Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers, as requested.
Obtains approval for credit requests. Authorizes and processes credits once approved.
Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment.
Researches and processes charge backs, returns, and bad checks.
Answers accounts receivable phone inquiries and follows up.
Calls and/or emails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts.
Obtains required information when activating new customers.
Contacts customers to collect on past due accounts and application of funds
Recommends account holds for non-payment.
Backs up the order department taking customers orders as needed.
Assists with related special projects, as required.