Job Detail
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Job ID 33305
- Experience Minimum 3+ years of experience in full cycle accounts receivable responsibilities.
- Industry Agriculture / Produce
- Qualifications Minimum Associate Degree with business focus.
Job Description
Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist
Department: Accounting
Reports to: AR/Collections Manager
Location: Salinas, CA
Hourly Rate: $25 – $30 / DOE
Minimum 3 consecutive years working experience in an accounts receivable role. Associate degree with agribusiness background highly desired. This position reports to the AR/Collections Manager; however, will work closely with Sales and Shipping Departments to address and resolve shipping and invoicing issues. We are seeking applicants that are dependable, self-motivated, high-energy team members to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment. The candidate must possess excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Working knowledge of electronic payment and remittance systems is essential.
The essential duties & skills include (but are not limited to):
- Process high volume of Deposits/Lockbox Posting accurately, timely, and efficiently.
- Invoice processing; internal/external and/or EDI systems / Portals
- Research and resolve shipping and pricing discrepancies.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies from sales and/or customer’s collection department.
- File Claims utilizing Customer Portals as needed.
- Post adjustment entries following deduction/credit procedures in place
- Scan and email invoices and/or BOLs to customers
- Maintain internal and electronic filing systems.
- Prepare customer accounts and send out monthly statements.
- Month end Reconciliations
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in full cycle accounts receivable responsibilities
- Minimum Associate Degree with business focus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
- Multi-task and prioritize to achieve team objectives.
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently with a can-do attitude.
- Detail-oriented, problem solver, & resourceful
- Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment with the flexibility to adapt quickly.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, formatting, and pivot tables)
- Professional attitude, demeanor, and dress