Acct Asst Credit and Collections - Deductions
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY Conducts on-going reviews of accounts receivable open balances. Performs one or more routine accounting/bookkeeping operations. Operates a personal computer to research, input and update accounts. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Reviews and researches deductions to see if they are valid Reviews audits. Researches, validates, and resolves customer payment discrepancies, chargebacks, and short payments within Accounts Receivable. Deduction documentation collection, evaluation, and closure. Contacts customer, sales directors and brokers for deduction validity and document requests. Contacts customer to request repayment when necessary. Research carrier delivery issues leading to shortage/damage claims and product return credits. Supports the organization’s commitment to ensure that our food safety and quality plans conform to all regulatory requirements with food quality and safety requirements of our customers and report any problems or potential problems observed concerning food safety and quality to Supervision immediately. Performs other duties as assigned by the Accounts Receivable Deductions Supervisor.
Requirements
- Minimum of High School education with 1-2 years accounting experience or related field, and knowledge of general office procedures
- Good vision, color vision, hearing, speaking ability and finger dexterity
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, reach, pull, use of personal computer, lift and/or carry up to approximately 35 lbs
- Ability to read, write, follow instructions, perform mathematical calculations, record/report information and draw conclusions from a visual and/or physical inspection of assigned tasks
Responsibilities
- Reviews and researches deductions to see if they are valid
- Reviews audits
- Researches, validates, and resolves customer payment discrepancies, chargebacks, and short payments within Accounts Receivable
- Deduction documentation collection, evaluation, and closure
- Contacts customer, sales directors and brokers for deduction validity and document requests
- Contacts customer to request repayment when necessary
- Research carrier delivery issues leading to shortage/damage claims and product return credits
- Supports the organization’s commitment to ensure that our food safety and quality plans conform to all regulatory requirements with food quality and safety requirements of our customers and report any problems or potential problems observed concerning food safety and quality to Supervision immediately
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Accounts Receivable Deductions Supervisor
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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
11-50 employees
