AR Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Hensley Beverage Company is a multi-generational, family-owned, local Arizona beverage wholesaler that distributes a wide portfolio of beverages, including Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) beers, top selling local and regional craft beers, premium non-alcohol beverages, and an extensive assortment of award-winning fine wines and spirits. We maintain a fine lineup of world-class products, and even more importantly, a strong team of world-class people.

Hensley Beverage Company is committed to the communities it serves and is known for its quiet but substantial philanthropy and volunteerism. The company support extends to hundreds of organizations in the areas of education, arts & culture, health and human services, and the promotion of diversity. Hensley Beverage Company maintains an annual event calendar with hundreds of events, supporting communities and organizations throughout Arizona.

Position Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is an entry-level position responsible for maintaining corporate Accounts Receivable. This includes processing and posting daily check remittances and electronic deposits to the appropriate customer account and invoices, ensuring reconciliation of the batch. Analyze customer accounts at the time of application for any skipped or partial payments, or customer errors. Monitor credit limits. Interact with customers, sales and upper-level management in communicating and resolving issues.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Processing and posting daily check remittances and electronic deposits to the appropriate customer account.
• Generate assigned AR Aging Reports to identify and resolve outstanding payment issues.
• Review deductions and past due amounts and follow-up with customers to collect.
• Handle customer receivable inquiries, invoice requests, invoice corrections and other items as needed.
• Provide backup and vacation relief to other positions within the Accounts Receivable Department.
• Other tasks as requested or assigned by Accounts Receivable Manager.
• Should display a positive and proactive attitude, be organized, detailed and be able to prioritize and multitask as well as possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Limited Cashier coverage which includes:
• Completion of driver route reconciliation
• Cashiering and verifying driver routes, ensuring all routes have uploaded, payments have been received and posted to the system accordingly.
• Balancing cash and checks by route and at the end-of-day, submitting electronic deposit and creating cash deposit for Loomis pick up.
• Later hours on these days 10 AM-7 PM
• Must be comfortable handling/counting large amounts of cash/checks.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years Account Receivable and Collection experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have knowledge of general accounting principles and be proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Electronic payments such as Fintech knowledge a plus.