The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for leading Veritable Vegetable’s application and deposit of payments, collection efforts and managing the credit application process, including implementation of procedures to affect the timely collection. This position participates in AR monthly close, prepares month end reports, and provides AR analysis.
Responsibilities:
Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for overdue account balance payment, and arrange balance payment schedules based on customers’ financial situations
Resolve customer inquiries regarding their accounts
Ensure that customer balances are within agreed, assigned terms
Notify customers of credit holds for overdue accounts
Negotiate credit extensions when necessary
Manage customer credit application process
Perform various administrative functions for customer accounts, such as recording contact information changes and monitoring when customers’ status should change from active to inactive
Maintain customer correspondence
Track information about customer financial status and status of collection efforts
Receive payments and post amounts paid to customer accounts
Prepare weekly and monthly AR, Sales reports
Prepare monthly statements for mailing
Prepare and enter monthly accounts receivable Journal Entries to the General Ledger
Perform daily filing and keep up-to-date
Qualifications:
2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable
General Knowledge of accounting practices
Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) regulations and preservation of trust rights a plus
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift full file boxes (approximately 5-10lbs) without assistance
Ability to filter out extraneous noise while on the phone
Job requires constant computer work
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
WAGE RANGE: $25 - $28 per hour
Apply Online: Visit https://veritablevegetable.com/careers/; select Accounts Receivable Specialist under Administration and complete the online application.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, May 31, 2024
