Accounts Receivable Specialist

This is a fully remote position. We will accept applications from any US state but preference will be given to candidates in the Portland, Oregon area to allow for occasional in-person meetings and collaboration in our headquarters office.

Are you excited to work on one of the most important global issues of our time? Are you passionate about making a measurable difference in the battle against food waste? Does working on a small team with the ability to influence direction and drive innovation sound exciting?

Leanpath, the global leader in food waste prevention solutions, has an immediate opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the team.

Did you know that 8% of greenhouse gasses are linked to wasted food? When you prevent food waste you can significantly reduce GHGs, and fight climate change!

So how do you, as an Accounts Receivable Specialist, help to end food waste? You bring your skills to bear at Leanpath, a company who’s already fighting food waste with thousands of installations of our hardware-backed SaaS solutions worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist with 5 or more years of hands-on experience in managing Accounts Receivable functions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in collections, particularly in resolving outstanding payments and maintaining positive relationships with clients.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Manage the Accounts Receivable process, including high-volume invoicing, payment collections, and reconciliation.
• Utilize Netsuite ERP system to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer accounts, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Proactively follow up with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices and resolve any billing discrepancies or disputes.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve collections processes and reduce outstanding Accounts Receivable balances.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection efforts based on customer payment history and credit terms.
• Work closely with the sales team to address customer payment issues and resolve billing inquiries.
• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable reports for management review.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline billing procedures and optimize cash flow.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and addressing concerns in a professional manner.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all Accounts Receivable transactions and communications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in Accounts Receivable management, with a proven track record of success in collections.
• Experience preparing invoices for international customers in multiple currencies.
• Proficiency in Netsuite or other ERP systems is required.
• Action-oriented individual with a results-driven mindset and a demonstrated ability to meet collection targets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Persistence and tenacity in pursuing overdue payments and resolving billing issues.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Why Work for Leanpath?

• Purpose-driven work where you feel like you’re making a difference and the people around you deeply care
• Flexible, remote-first working culture with globally diverse team
• Employer paid health and dental insurance for employees
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy
• Two days of volunteer time off and a culture that supports giving back
• Entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for career exploration and growth

More about Leanpath & Our Team

Founded in 2004, we created the food waste measurement & technology industry. We’ve been recognized by our customers and the industry with awards including vendor and support team of the year awards from client partners Google and Sodexo, “Sustainability Initiative of the Year” award from Food Matters Live, and the “Technology for Good” award from the Global Good Awards UK, among others.

Our team is connected through our core values, which are woven into our culture: drive and productivity, excellence, equity, humility, kindness and inclusion, and teamwork. We believe that diversity of team members and diversity of experiences makes us stronger. We support one another in becoming our best selves, and bringing our whole selves to work. We actively seek out the best talent, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religious background, gender or gender identity, or sexual orientation.