Senior Administrator, Accounts Receivable

Starkist Co.•Reston, VA

9d•$62,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Accounts Receivable department in processing payments, deductions, and collections. The role involves communicating and building strong partnerships with internal and external customers.

Requirements

Proficiency in Excel/other Office programs.
Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures.
Attention to detail.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to maintain close, productive relationships with Customers.
Demonstrated success in achieving team objectives.
Positive demeanor; can-do attitude; good communication and people skills.
US Citizenship or Green Card Holder - no sponsorship available.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing Amazon accounts is strongly preferred.
3 to 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable in a medium-to-large consumer products manufacturer preferred.
Experience in SAP software preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Process timely payments, including checks, wire transfers, and ACH payments, to the correct customer accounts and invoices.
Identify, research, and resolve payment discrepancies, such as short payments or unapplied cash, by contacting customers or internal teams for clarification.
Research and process all deductions with their appropriate code type upon payment posting.
Research, validate, and dispute non-trade related deductions by working closely with Customer Service and Logistics partners.
Obtain supporting back-up documentation from brokers, customers, and/or carriers to validate claims.
Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following established procedures.
Maintain deduction tracking of all open and closed claims for assigned accounts.
Monitor Accounts Receivable daily, identify and collect on past due balances, resolve billing issues, and maintain an updated Accounts Receivable Aging Report.
Update weekly Trade, Non-trade, and AR aging reports.
Review and provide updates on collection matters and progress on the validation process of Trade and Non-trade deductions.
Collaborate with other departments, such as sales or customer service, to resolve billing or payment issues.
Perform month-end general duties.
Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and customers.
Participate in Weekly AR Accounts Reviews.
Support Financial Audits.
Perform Credit Reviews.
Perform other functions as required by the position and assist the Manager as necessary to meet department objectives.