AR Representative

About the role

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine accounting activities in accordance with standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes customer remittance for updating and maintaining Accounts Receivable records.
• Prepares and processes customer short pay (deduction) packet and inputs into MEI System.
• Provides administrative support to other department personnel for A/R portfolio maintenance activities.
• Maintains direct contact with customers, brokers and/or other departments to resolve disputes.
• Prepares and processes daily cash remittance data for input into SAP.
• Obtains backup for short payments and maintains backup files.
• Works independently to resolve disputes in amounts due with customer and other departments.
• Copies, scans, and puts together deduction packets daily and attach in MEI.
• Performs or assists with deduction offsets.
• Maintains deductions logs.
• Manages deductions flow into and out of MEI.
• Verify payment from Cash in Advance customers & releases orders.
• Provide support to A/R Department and Manager as needed.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable special projects when necessary.
• Reviews customer accounts for unapplied cash or credit memos.
• Works with other department personnel in resolving issues regarding cash application.
• Assist Co-Pack billing and auditing.
• Assist with Broker Packets and misc reports needed.
• Gathers data and manually prepares miscellaneous invoices.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledge of business support software, such as SAP.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-Motivated.
• Displays initiative.
• Perform basic office functions, fax, 10-key, scanners, copier.
• Ability to manage relationships with external and internal customers/brokers.
• Process customer deductions within a timely manner.

Qualifications

BS Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience. 3-5 years Accounts Receivable experience, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Food and/or consumer product industry.

Physical/Safety Requirements

Tolerate extended periods of sitting at desk. Ambient noise is louder than a traditional office setting.