Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Specialist for a temporary assignment with the potential to become permanent for the right person to join our team. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the AR Manager in carrying out responsibilities of the accounting department by researching, analyzing and providing financial information, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all Accounts Receivable processes.

Duties:
1. Collect and maintain a complete and up-to-date collection of customers

2. Process all incoming orders for assigned accounts after confirming pricing and/or promotions, via EDI or manual entry into SAP

3. Process all customer invoices in a timely manner

4. Record and post all payments within 48 hours of receipt in the bank

5. Validate and clear customer claims (deductions) at the time of cash application in accordance with the customer’s program agreement

6. Coordinate the collections process on past due accounts with the Accounting Manager

7. Monitor credit memo requests, short payments, chargebacks, assuring that all credits and payments fall within the customer agreements

8. Utilizing a team approach, work with the Accounting and Sales teams when a customer requests credits or makes short payments over and above their agreements – assuring that the company collects the revenue due

9. Document processes and recommend modifications to recognize and establish “best practices” that assure the profitability of the company

10. Provide management reports to analyze and communicate customer credit memo / chargeback performance

11. Follow up on any deductions in a timely manner and in accordance with the established KPIs

12. Maintain good communication channels within the company regarding credit memos, chargebacks, and short payments. Assure that Finance, Accounting, and Sales are aware of credits applied to customers

13. Provide reports and supporting documentation for independent audits as needed

14. Other duties as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Minimum Job Requirements:

· High School Diploma or equivalent required

· Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable

· Solid written and verbal communication skills

· Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

Skills

· Must be able to take direction and perform in a collaborative environment

· Must be able to multi-task effectively and efficiently

· Must possess strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Strong attention to detail

· Must have a positive and proactive attitude

· Ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of energy and a customer service-oriented attitude

· Strong interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated track record of effectively communicating via phone, email, and face to face with internal/external customers at all levels

Physical Demands and Work Environment

· Occasionally required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; bend, lift or climb

· Able to sit for long periods of time

· Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (10-25 pounds)

· Finger dexterity required and hand coordination required

· Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust or focus.

· Protective clothing or equipment is required if going out to production floor including hair nets, steel-toed boots, protective eyewear.

Local Hive and its affiliates is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greeley, CO 80631