Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the proper collection of all accounts receivable in a timely fashion. Responsible for the proper recording of these accounts once payment is received or paid.

Assists Executive V.P./CFO in additional financial and pricing capacity.

Primary Responsibilities / Duties:

• Corporate Accounting functions, including but not limited to: Bank Account Reconciliation, Financial Statements, A/R, A/P.
• Process cash receipts daily for Lock Box and ACH.
• Send Weekly AR Statements and follow up on all Past Due invoices to verify payment status.
• Assist with processing and justify AR deductions from Customers and enter Credit Memos as needed.
• Assist with updating and maintaining pricing system in ERP system.
• Enter and send out Weekly Market notifications.
• Initiate Broker Commission reports monthly.
• Initiate Customer Accrual reports monthly/quarterly.
• Help to maintain current product pricing, monthly and weekly markets in ERP system.
• Runs costing report at the direction of Executive V.P./CFO.
• File all AR paperwork digitally on server.
• Sales support for Customers, Brokers and Internal Sales personnel with Quotes, Pricing Maintenance and Reporting.
• Compile information from a variety of sources to prepare standard reports and/or exhibits.
• Deputy for Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Associates degree required. Five years accounting/administrative assistant experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster the development of an efficient and cohesive manufacturing organization. Ability to organize and develop the talent around them.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organization. Strong discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to understand and utilize P&L and KPI reports to improve corporate performance.
• Ability to proofread own work and that of others for format, consistency and accuracy.
• Strong discretion with confidential information.
• Eligible to work in the United States, must have proper ID.
• Must have a clean criminal background and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

MDS Foods Inc is a privately held company in business for over 23 years providing a family oriented workplace environment. We convert and distribute cheese products to Retail and Food Service customers nationwide. We have a Corporate Office in Ohio and a Production facility in Tennessee. We currently offer full time Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability and a 401K matching program. Drug Free Work Environment

Company Description

MDS Foods Inc is a privately held company in business for over 23 years providing a family oriented workplace environment. We convert and distribute cheese products to Retail and Food Service customers nationwide. We have a Corporate Office in Ohio and a Production facility in Tennessee. We currently offer full time Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability and a 401K matching program. Drug Free Work Environment