What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Receivable Clerk position at Iberia Foods, Inc *New?
Company Description
At Iberia Foods Corp. we are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread in the East & Midwest United States. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. We’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to strengthen the company.
Are you hungry to be a part of a food and beverage company? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities at Iberia Foods, “it’s all about Sabor”.
Iberia Foods Corp is a beverage & food manufacturer, sales, and distribution with operating units in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando & Miami.
Job Summary:
Major food & beverage Distribution Company, located in Miami, has a vacancy for an
AR lead position in our credit department. This role processes and monitors incoming payments, verifying and posting receipts and provides overall administrative support to the Accounting Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Will work independently and across departments, especially Sales, Pricing and Warehouse
- Participates in day to day accounting activities, such as; cash applications (ACH, Checks & Wires), prepares daily bank deposits, responding to customer and broker inquiries.
- Prepares weekly report of A/R Aging to management.
- Routinely reconciles customer portal to internal records.
- Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, pricing, shipping/warehouse, and from customers.
- Submits claims by obtaining and investigating information from sales, pricing, shipping/warehouse, and from customers.
- Resolves valid deductions with authorization of a supervisor.
- Communicates regularly with Sales team on credit status of any overdue customers.
- Sending customers statements to remind them of any past due invoices or prepayments/deposits, and escalating to management if not receiving a timely response
- Ensure customers are getting their invoices sent to them timely (email, EDI, portal, etc.)
- Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
- Communicates to customers by phone in order to expediate payment of invoices and prepayment orders due.
Education and Experience:
- Associates degree or higher in finance or accounting
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, and experience posting and managing accounting metrics.
- 3 -5 years’ experience in a similar A/R role at a Wholesale company.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in customer service negotiation and communication.
- Data entry skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- 5 years’ experience using ERP A/R software and EDI.
- Advanced skills in Excel
Iberia Foods Corp., manufacturer, importer and distributor of Hispanic, Caribbean and other Specialty Foods and Beverages. www.iberiafoods.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 3 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location