AR Representative

Sunsweet Growers Inc.•Yuba City, CA

1d•$35,152 - $52,240•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision performs a variety of routine accounting activities in accordance with standard procedures. Prepares and processes customer remittance for updating and maintaining Accounts Receivable records. Prepares and processes customer short pay (deduction) packet and inputs into MEI System. Provides administrative support to other department personnel for A/R portfolio maintenance activities. Maintains direct contact with customers, brokers and/or other departments to resolve disputes.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
Knowledge of business support software, such as SAP.
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written,
Detail oriented.
Self-Motivated.
Displays initiative.
Perform basic office functions, fax, 10-key, scanners, copier.
Proven ability to manage relationships with external and internal customers/brokers.
Process customer deductions within a timely manner
BS Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
3-5 years Accounts Receivable experience, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience inthe Food and/or consumer product industry.

Responsibilities

Prepares and processes daily cash remittance data for input into SAP.
Obtains backup for short payments and maintains backup files.
Works independently to resolve disputes in amounts due with customer and other departments.
Copies, scans, and puts together deduction packets daily and attach in MEI.
Performs or assists with deduction offsets.
Maintains deductions logs.
Manages deductions flow into and out of MEI.
Verify payment from Cash in Advance customers & releases orders.
Provide support to A/R Department and Manager as needed.
Assist with Accounts Receivable special projects when necessary.
Reviews customer accounts for unapplied cash or credit memos.
Works with other department personnel in resolving issues regarding cash application.
Assist with Co-Pack billing and auditing.
Assist with Broker Packets and misc reports needed.
Gathers data and manually prepares miscellaneous invoices.
Demonstrates commitment to continued personal and professional growth and development. Exercises tact and discretion in interpersonal contacts. Respects confidentiality of customer information. Provides input for efficiencies in department processes.