AR REGIONAL SPECIALIST (HYBRID)

AR Regional Specialist (Hybrid) Function as a member of a team that performs AR applications to customer accounts including, but not limited to, reconciliations, applications, discrepancies and refunds within organizational deadlines. Responsibilities: Review customer AR accounts using SAP, High Radius and MyResults in conjunction with communication received from the field (units and customers) and internal partners (field accounting and cash applications) to ensure accurate depiction of customer AR balances. Analyze complex client AR accounts across sectors and recommend solutions to resolve issues. Monitor AR aged items and pro-actively provide information to field pertaining to unresolved past due items, on account cash and potential AR write off postings. Read, decipher and process payments with extensive remittance detail. Assist team members with new or complicated applications. Assist with Cash Applications as needed: Ability to utilize bank website and images for applying payments received. Post payments received with high accuracy rates. Post payments with a high application rate per day. Handle high volume of payments to be processed. Other duties shared among AR Regional Specialists include: Review and process AR refunds, advance deposits, write off reversals, integrating bank activity, credit card subsidy payments and bank adjustments according to policy and procedures. Apply Foodbuy AR payments, verify and process DataWorkbench uploads, Levy cash applications and adhere to KFC (Key Financial Control) guidelines and schedule. Qualifications: Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with Excel and Outlook proficiency SAP experience required High Radius experience a plus Previous high-volume A/R payment and account management experience required Ability to manage time to deliver within deadlines and standards Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to associates at all levels of the organization, emphasizing customer service Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills Ability to understand how role contributes to the success of the wider business Demonstrated research and problem-solving skills Willingness to explore process efficiencies and improvements Ability to accept change, be innovative and self-motivated Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts.