Specialist, Cash Applications (Accounts Receivable)

KeHE Distributors • Naperville Park District, IL

289d • $15 - $26 • Remote

About The Position

KeHE, a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team. The company values a people-first culture and is committed to good living, good food, and good service. This position is full-time and requires on-site work three days a week.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-year collections, cash application, or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent customer service and problem resolution skills.
• Technical aptitude for working with various financial systems and software.
• Excellent grammar, verbal and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, resourceful and well organized.
• Ability to perform multi-faceted tasks in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of collections procedures, policies, and standards.
• Basic data entry/10-key skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with a high degree of focus in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate application of customer cash receipts to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.
• High volume data entry of customer cash receipts.
• Download, review, and post all lockbox, checks, wire transfers, and electronic fund payments daily.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies in payments received.
• Prepare and process credit card payments.
• Track lock box deposits and report discrepancies to Accounts Receivable Manager.
• Reconcile general ledger to accounts receivable sub-ledger daily.
• Interact with Accounts Receivable Department to resolve related matters.
• Research and report issues to management.
• Escalate issues regarding unapplied cash to A/R Management, Sales, and Finance.
• Maintain good attendance and safe work practices.
• Safeguard confidential company information.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

Benefits

• Health/Rx insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED