Accounts Receivable

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Full Time Clerical Edwardsville, IL, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Accounts Receivable
(Non-Union / Hourly)

Department:Accounting

Reports To:
Sarah Anderson

Location:Edwardsville, IL

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Pay Range + other compensation components:$ hourly

Shift (if applicable): M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM / 7:30AM-4:00PM

Position Overview

The accounts receivable associate manage a company’s incoming payments and outstanding balances for selected accounts. Will work with AR management, finance teams and/or customers to resolve discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounts Receivable associate shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• 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 in a timely manner.
• Build relationships with internal sales and external customers.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Excellent Excel skills- basic to intermediate level knowledge.

The following is preferred:

• Experience with SAP/AS400 systems.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or dairy operations.
• Experience working within full cycle AR and credit and collections terminology. Credit, Collections, Accounts Receivables, Billing, Pricing, Cash Applications, or Bank Reconciliations.
• Ability to multi-task.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work well with others.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to accurately input large amounts of data entry.
• Attention to detail and well organized.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.

Required

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working on mundane tasks repeatedly without losing accuracy.

Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout a shift.
• Willingness to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to work on one item consistently.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.

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