Accounts Receivable Specialist

• Location 809 S HAMILTON ST,Sullivan, IL, ,United States
• Base Pay $18.75 - $22.50 / Hour
• Other Compensation Eligible for Semi-Annual Bonus
• Employee Type Full-Time Office

• Phone  X 208
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Agri-Fab is a leader in the lawn and garden marketplace with shipments reaching around the globe. As successful as Agri-Fab has become, the core goal has not changed; provide a reliable source of employment for the community.

Agri-Fab also offers affordable on-site childcare, two weeks of paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness rewards along with 401(k) and company paid life insurance.

And that is just the start! Other benefitsincludetuitionreimbursement, earned wage access, discounts, 10 Paid Holidays and more!

Pay is based on experience.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist:

• Follows specific procedures and routines to receive funds on behalf of the Company and applies the funds towards customers’ balances;
• Identifies aging on invoices older than the standard terms of payment;
• Works with the customer to resolve any issues that may be preventing the payment of invoices, including discrepancies in the order, shipping, returns, etc.; and
• Follows specific procedures and routines to prepare invoices to be sent to our customers for orders shipped
• Performs work carefully, with close attention to detail, and accurately, and is thorough in completion of tasks.

Required but not limited to

• Partner with the Sales and Customer Success teams to resolve customer issues and collaborate on business process improvement including credit risk assessments.
• Promote customer goodwill through professional credit & collection management and relationship building
• Support key controls and audit compliance activities in relation to the credit and collection’s function, while always ensuring integrity and compliance standards
• Review aging and make CM aware of possible issues aiding in department meeting key metrics
• Assist with month end closing processes
• Receives, records, and banks cash, checks, electronic payments and credit memos and applies to appropriate customer invoice or account. These include, but are not limited to, sorting lock box receipts, managing incoming wires & ACH’s, processing incoming remote check deposits, and processing incoming E-pay transactions (credit card payments and/or ACH’s).
• Uses computers and accounting or ERP software to enter data, store, and analyze information.
• Codes documents and transactions according to established procedures.
• Identifies, enter cases and follow up on various deductions on accounts.
• Checks figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
• Reconciles or notes and reports discrepancies found in records.
• Locate and monitor overdue accounts, using computer records and a variety of automated systems.
• Assists with collections.
• Debits, credits, and totals accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases.
• Documents communications, actions taken, and account status and maintains open communication with Credit Manager and other team members to facilitate cross-functionality of department.
• Operates 10-key calculators, fax and copy machines.
• Sorts and files, and performs miscellaneous clerical duties.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision.

• Communication
  - Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, subordinates, engineers, managers, customers and vendors as required
  • Listening
    - Gives full attention to listening and understanding; asks questions as appropriate and does not interrupt at inappropriate times.
  • Reading and Writing
    - Understands written sentences and paragraphs in…