Accounts Receivable Lead

Accounts Receivable Lead AK Pizza Crust, a privately held food manufacturer employing more than 400 people with multiple facilities, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Lead. Reporting to the Cash Manager, the Accounts Receivable Lead is primarily responsible for customer invoicing, cash application, and collections. Responsibilities Customer Deductions: Validate rebates and other deductions taken by customers to established programs. Obtain approval for deductions not included in established programs. Once researched, investigated and approved, apply rebates in system and issue credits. Understand the full lifecycle of rebates from program creation, invoicing, deduction, and rebate application to assist in researching discrepancies and reconciling as needed. Cash Application and Collections: Contact customers to inquire on past due invoices, ensuring timely collection. Supervise the application of customer payments and update cash forecast daily. Investigate and resolve customer chargebacks and deductions. Ensure payments are posted in accounting system for automatic payments. Leadership and Oversight: Supervise and mentor the AR Specialist, providing guidance and training. Delegate tasks appropriately and ensure timely completion of daily AR activities. Foster a collaborative and efficient team environment within the accounting department. Take ownership for accounts receivable processes, workload completion, and controls. Customer Invoicing and Credit Preparation: Oversee customer invoices are posted daily, accurately, and efficiently. Prepare miscellaneous invoices for monthly customer charges. Research, resolve and acquire approval for customer credits as necessary, create and distribute credits to customers. Month End Processing and Accounting Support: Prepare, analyze and monitor AR reports and metrics such as agings, customer payment behavior, credit limits, etc. Adjust open sales orders for proper cutoff based on shipment dates surrounding month end. Complete customer reconciliation process. Maintain proper standard operating procedures for all accounts receivable and cash processes. Provide document requests to external auditors during annual audit. Ad hoc analysis and data entry as assigned. Experience and Qualifications Associates degree in accounting or equivalent work experience plus 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable Intermediate to advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with minimal up-front guidance while taking ownership for his/her work product Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a willingness to proactively and professionally engage with customers Ability to maintain and protect confidential and sensitive financial information Experience training and serving as a resource to other employees a plus Location : Green Bay, WI Starting pay : Based on experience! Employees of AK Crust enjoy a truly amazing array of workplace benefits and perks. Generous benefits include: Free uniforms FREE Dental (employee coverage) Health Insurance FREE Vision (employee coverage) Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) plan with company match Paid vacation, up to 20 days per year Paid holidays PTO days Length of Service Awards Pics, Parties, Family Events Other : Zero Tolerance Drug Free, Alcohol Free Workplace. Applicants must be drug-free and able to pass a pre-employment drug test upon conditional job offer. Perks disclaimer : Perks may vary by position and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr