Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Gold Star Foods is the leading food distributor to K-12 schools in the United States. We are a company devoted to providing our customers with incredible service. We know that it is our employees who make the difference! Join our team and find out what it is like to work somewhere where you enjoy getting up for work every day!

As an integral part of the team, the Senior AR Administrator is responsible for reviewing, partnering with sales and approving orders that are on hold; issue resolution on credit memos and other factors impacting the customer's ability to pay; leading the company's collections efforts; and cash posting and deposits.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Responsible for review, research, and timely resolution of the assigned customer short payments.
• Responsible for timely posting of funds to the assigned customer's account.
• Assists the AR staff with posting of funds and performs AR tasks in absence of the AR staff.
• Review of COD accounts to ensure funds are submitted in a timely manner.
• Responsible for generation and mailing of weekly and monthly customer statements.
• Files all customer invoices and supporting documents for funds received.
• Responsible for periodic reports (daily/weekly/monthly) as needed for financial reporting and/or requested by customer and management.
• Works with assigned customers to resolve disputes and collect the outstanding AR.
• Assists the AR lead with collection efforts and performs collection tasks in absence of the AR lead.
• Performs other related tasks as requested by Finance management.
• Responsible for review and clearing of miscellaneous customer accounts.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethics
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Hands on knowledge of customer cash application, and collections. Analytical and problem-solving experience and ability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma (2 or 4-year college degree is preferred).
• 2-5 years of work experience in the food-service industry.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

This position will be in an office setting at a desk equipped with computer, monitors, phone, and other applicable resources/equipment. It will be required to routinely sit at a desk and walk short distance through office space, primarily on a level surface for periods of time throughout the day.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

$19.00-24.00 per hour depending on experience

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan/HSA Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous PTO, Paid Holiday & Float Days
• Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled:

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the teammate cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.