Accounts Receivable Specialist

Summary of Accounts Receivable Specialist

This position is responsible for performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts receivable and expense reporting in addition to other standard accounting tasks.

Role and Responsibilities

• Review AR weekly for skipped and past due invoices and contact customer for payment status.
• Process ACH & Lockbox payments from Enterprise Online Banking into E21.
• Process manual checks thru Enterprise Online Banking.
• Provide customers copies of invoices and PODs when requested.
• Research all Deductions, requesting backup as needed.
• Ensure deductions get the proper approvals and are turned in for debits if applicable.
• Issue credit memos on valid shorts/damaged product.
• Submit claims for repayment when applicable.
• Review and verify EDI invoices are sent and report ones that error out.
• Produce monthly reports as necessary.
• Model the organizational values of thinking innovatively; optimizing solutions with a customer focus; operating with integrity and a sense of urgency; delivering unmatched quality and setting a standard for food safety; leading change; and being accountable.
• All other duties as assigned

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in organization, communication, negotiation, influencing and financial skills towards supporting the department’s and company’s strategic goals
• Manage a variety of shifting deadlines through multi-tasking and turning projects/initiatives to on-time completions
• Contribute and drive initiatives that improve company profitability

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or other related field required.

Preferred Skills

• 2 plus years in Accounts Receivable experience.
• Demonstrated expertise utilizing Microsoft Excel
• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to get consistent results
• Strong database and/or MRP/ERP knowledge
• Strong skills interacting with different levels throughout the company
• Demonstrated ability to understand and implement financial concepts and measurements both internally and externally
• Extremely organized and highly motivated
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Proficient at using PC application; including Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work with executive level customers