Accounts Receivable Specialist

2 weeks ago


Naperville Illinois, United States KeHE Distributors, LLC Full time

Why Join KeHE Distributors, LLC?:
Full-time

Compensation Range:
$19.72/Hr. - $24.00/Hr.

Work Schedule:
,

Work Hours:
Benefits available after 30 days

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term & long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD)

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Vacation pay for company-designated holidays

Position Overview:
At KeHE Distributors, we believe in the power of good people working together for a common purpose.

Are you ready to be part of a team that values a people-first culture and is dedicated to promoting healthy living, quality food, and exceptional service? We invite you to explore this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:


The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for overseeing the aging of customer invoices and taking necessary actions to resolve outstanding account balances promptly.

This role involves achieving monthly productivity targets and financial objectives. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect all actions to align with our Mission, Vision, and Values.

Core Duties:

RESPONSIBILITIES:


Manage and oversee a portfolio of accounts, including but not limited to developing resolution processes, making account adjustments, and conducting credit risk assessments.

Establish or maintain account reconciliations using analytical methods and present findings effectively.

Engage directly with customers regarding overdue payments, investigate discrepancies, and negotiate repayment plans.

Provide professional assistance on sensitive matters, effectively addressing inquiries and resolving concerns for both internal and external customers.

Make recommendations and escalate issues related to customer accounts to Accounting and Sales Management, ensuring timely follow-ups.

Meet monthly team productivity targets and financial objectives.

Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:


Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential, including proficiency in VLOOKUPS, various formulas, sorting, filtering, conditional formatting, and pivot tables.

Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of work while meeting tight deadlines.

Requires broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and the ability to handle complex accounts receivable aging.

Must perform all functions independently with a positive, customer service-oriented attitude.

Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Knowledge of collection procedures, policies, and standards is crucial.

Understanding of General Accounting Principles and the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.

Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Education and Experience:
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related business field is preferred.

At least 1 year of experience in accounts receivable/accounts payable is required.

Experience in Customer Service, transportation systems, proof of delivery, shortages, damages, and deduction resolution is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:


KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training, as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.



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