Accounting Specialist

Chicago Meat Authority (CMA) is proud to have celebrated 32 years in the food industry. Located in Chicago's historic Stockyards, CMA is a forward thinking processor of value added beef, pork, and poultry items with a strong focus on selling the Healthcare, Hotel, and Institutional Markets (HRI), meat purveyors, and Multi-unit regional and national chains up to and including big box stores.

In addition, CMA specializes in custom cuts for further processors including but not limited to grinding operations, deli manufacturers, and the prepared entrée market.

CMA is seeking an Accounting Specialist that is highly motivated, detailed-oriented, has strong time management skills, and the ability to follow guidelines and procedures consistently. This individual will be responsible for Accounts Receivable (including invoicing, cash application and credit/collections), assisting with Accounts Payable and various other Finance Department functions including the Period-End Closing process.

What You Get To Do

* Perform daily A/R responsibilities including generating invoices and processing payments.

* Prepare and distribute daily reporting.

* Initiate customer collection calls for past due amounts.

* Establish credit limits/prepare research on new customers.

* Research payment discrepancies.

* Support the Sales Department with special customer requests.

* Work with/serve as backup for Customer Service (customer order entry).

* Work closely with A/P personnel throughout Period.

* Assist Accounting Manager & Senior Staff Accountant during Period End Closing process.

* Special projects as needed.

What We Want From You

* 3+ years of accounting experience.

* Bachelor's degree preferred.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Strong organizational skills; must be detail oriented.

* Ability to multi-task.

* Open to change and willing to learn new skills.

* Ability to follow up on pending issues.

* Ability to meet deadlines.

* Microsoft Office, Word and Excel at an intermediate level are a must.

* Work on-site.

What We Value

* Ability to prioritize, multi-task, organize own workload and meet set deadlines and targets.

* Ability to produce a large volume of high quality work.

* Excellent analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

* Taking initiative and being proactive.

* Ability to positively function within an atmosphere of collaboration and accountability.

* Demonstrate personal resiliency in actions.

* Asking questions.

We Are Winning When

We follow and are guided by our mission and we demonstrate our values every day!

"To be the preferred supplier of our customers, the preferred customer of our strategic suppliers, and a model employer in our industry."

Chicago Meat Authority, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.