Manager, Accounts Receivable

Kehe Food Distributors • Naperville, IL

360d • $81,257 - $119,098

About The Position

KeHE, a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead a team of account receivable analysts. This role involves reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. The manager will work closely with the A/R Director to enhance stakeholder relationships, streamline processes, and monitor internal controls. The position is integral to maintaining efficient workflows and ensuring timely payments from customers, while also facilitating process improvements and providing performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related business field required.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounts receivable/accounts payable.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to all levels of management.
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including lookups and pivot tables.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of PowerBI or another relational database is a plus.
• Ability to manage a wide array of tasks simultaneously with minimal direction.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of account receivable analysts in reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Review customer payment histories and secure payments from customers.
• Maintain AR agings and take appropriate follow-up actions.
• Verify compliance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Serve as the primary contact to coordinate and resolve escalated issues.
• Provide performance metrics and facilitate process improvement initiatives.
• Promote and develop key stakeholder relationships with the A/R Director.
• Ensure departmental workflow efficiencies and adherence to internal controls.
• Monitor and resolve payment deduction issues.
• Oversee the onboarding process of new chain accounts and establish financial relationships.
• Lead monthly calls with Sales Account Management leadership to resolve collection issues.
• Collaborate with other department managers to reconcile general ledgers.
• Compose month-end financial reports and discuss results with Sr. Management.
• Oversee the customer post audit research and resolution process for chain accounts.
• Interact with internal and external auditors for A/R audit projects.
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring of new employees for the department.

Benefits

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees