SEEDWAY, LLC is headquartered in Hall, New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system, an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Canada, and Mexico. SEEDWAY, LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality, high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New England states, Florida, and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Responsible for all activities related to Accounts Receivable.
SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP
Supervises Credit/Accounts Receivable Assistants. Leads and develops Accounts Receivable, Credit and Cash Application Team Members
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintains accurate records and provides reports to management utilizing company information system and related software. Works with customers and company personnel to resolve account issues and provide accounting for all customer accounts, including invoice distribution and preparation of monthly statements.
Accounts daily for all lockbox, cash, and credit card receipts from customers and miscellaneous sources. Reconciles the accounts receivable/cash input to cash deposits in bank.
Ensures daily cash application to customer accounts, allowing correct discounts if applicable, and works with customers as necessary to ensure proper application of funds.
Resolves account discrepancies with customers, involving customer service personnel as necessary, and researches account history as needed
Alerts COO and supervisor of any non-sufficient fund checks and begins recovery process by invoicing for bank charges and sends collection notice to customer.
Ensures that invoices, statements, and late notices are mailed in a timely manner.
Oversees/processes customer refunds of credit balances.
Oversees/processes approved account adjustments including bad debt write-offs and service charge adjustments.
Maintains and updates log of customer service requests for accounts receivable department in shared drive.
Oversees updating information system as to account status and notifies company personnel as required.
Trains/Coaches Credit, Cash Application, Accounts Receivable team members on proper processes in JD Edwards system as well as outside vendor program processing (JD Financing).
Performs annual calculation of cash bonus/incentives for dealer programs.
Serves as Administrator for Accounts Receivable and Credit modules of J D Edwards System. Work with Business Process Manager to insure best practices for the Credit and Cash Application Departments.
Manages Seedway vehicle fleet; insurance, titles, etc.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, or the equivalent thereof, and 5 years or more of related work experience.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.