Reports To: Controller
Department: Finance/Accounting
Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Pay Range: $30.00-$33.00
Position Summary
As an A/R Specialist at Latitude 36 Foods, you will be responsible for overseeing all administrative tasks related to receivables, credits, and reconciliations. This role involves meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this role will perform accurate and timely support functions for Accounts Receivables, Credit, and Risk Department.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma is the minimum requirement. Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred.
- 3+ years of A/R, credit, and reconciliation experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Intermediate knowledge of Accounting and Business ERP software systems, plus Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, v-lookups, Internet, and Adobe (PDF).
- Well-versed in A/R within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, diligence, and ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Core Responsibilities
- Responsible for effective management of trade and non-trade receivables, analysis and problem resolution of the outstanding accounts, and application of payments.
- Daily review and monitor aged accounts receivables to ensure credit risk and delinquency is minimized.
- Collection of outstanding invoices.
- Post payments and resolve any discrepancies timely.
- Coordinate with Sales team to address and resolve delinquencies.
- Prepare, reconcile, and distribute statements regularly.
- Review and release sales invoices on credit hold based on established guidelines.
- Prepare and process credit applications for credit limit review on new and existing customers.
- Assist in month-end closing, including but not limited to: accounts receivable, accruals; including reconciliation to the general ledger.
- Collaborate and facilitate the necessary data required to complete year-end processes and reporting, including periodic audits by various external auditors.
- Prepare weekly accounts receivable reports and distribute internally and/or externally as needed.
- Prepare and ensure proper billing is sent timely for non-trade invoicing.
- Ensure processes and documentation are accurate and maintained in accordance with company policies and accepted accounting practices.
- Liaise with outside credit agencies and third-party collection agencies.
- Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Physical Requirements/Environment
- While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
- The team members are frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit, and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our associates.
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