What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable position at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.?
The Accounts Receivable associate shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
S(he) will be required to sit and stand for long periods of time. Will be required to lift and move large amounts of paperwork (boxes of files). Will be required to stoop, bend, and reach above the head and below the knees to file and retrieve data.
Education, Certifications And Experience
The following is preferred:
The Accounts Receivable Associate is an hourly role and reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager. The standard hours are Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (flex hours available). Working overtime may be required.
Prairie Farms Dairy Inc Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected ve teran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
- Post payments received from customers via checks and ACH payments to customer accounts and invoices following company compliance & guidelines.
- Complete day-to-day financial transactions including validation, posting, processing, computing, and record keeping.
- Resolve valid and authorized deductions via recorded, adjusting entries.
- Research invalid and/or unauthorized deductions with customer and other contacts within the company (sales manager, plants, etc.)
- Utilize customer portals/email to dispute deductions that are invalid.
- Run aging reports and analysis reports for your customer accounts as needed (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Identify delinquent accounts and seek payment from the customer.
- Analyze customer payment plans, trends, and payment history.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with customers regarding invoice payments, old invoices, deductions, etc.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with internal plant contacts regarding invoice payments, old invoices, deductions, etc.
- Answer emails/phone calls from customer contacts and internal contacts timely and effectively.
- Support Accounts Receivable Manager related to A/R balance analysis.
- Build relationships with internal sales and external customers.
- Participate in weekly/bi-weekly team meetings reviewing customer account balances, current issues/opportunities, and upcoming projects.
- Look for opportunities to improve current processes by finding inefficiencies.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work in a safe and clean area.
- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to perform basic mathematics.
- Ability to fill out daily written reports.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Coachable and willing to learn.
- Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
S(he) will be required to sit and stand for long periods of time. Will be required to lift and move large amounts of paperwork (boxes of files). Will be required to stoop, bend, and reach above the head and below the knees to file and retrieve data.
Education, Certifications And Experience
The following is preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in business and/or a related field.
- Experience with an ERP system.
- Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or dairy operations.
- Knowledge of large accounts such as Walmart, Family Dollar, Target, etc.
- 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
- Excellent Microsoft Windows environment.
- Excellent Excel skills- basic to intermediate level knowledge.
The Accounts Receivable Associate is an hourly role and reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager. The standard hours are Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (flex hours available). Working overtime may be required.
Prairie Farms Dairy Inc Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected ve teran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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