Accounts Receivable Specialist

Who are we?

Our passion for coffee makes SEB Professional North America a growing company!

We are in the professional coffee machine business managing three leading global brands: Schaerer, WMF, and Wilbur Curtis.

You can find our coffee machines in convenience stores, hotels, and restaurants worldwide. Chances are you have enjoyed a cup of coffee brewed by one of our products during your morning coffee run at McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, or Tim Hortons.

SEB Professional is a subsidiary of Groupe SEB, a large French consortium and the world’s largest manufacturer of cookware in more than 150 countries, with 33,000 employees and over €8,1 b in sales annually. Notable brand names associated are Tefal, T-Fal, Krups, Lagostina, Rowenta, Moulinex, SUPOR, Arno, Emsa, All-Clad. Our Company operates in the Professional Coffee Machine division.

Salary Range: $22 - $25/hr DOE

What you’ll do?

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. This essential role is responsible for the accurate processing and reconciliation of incoming payments, maintaining the financial health and cash flow of our organization. With a focus on efficiency and accuracy, you will play a crucial part in supporting our financial operations and contributing to our overall success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely collection of assigned accounts, ~ 500 customer accounts.
• Consistent follow up with customers regarding payments and payment status.
• Provide thorough documentation of customer interaction through notes and within accounting system.
• Communication of account statuses to Sales and Credit & Collection Manager in a timely fashion.
• Research of customer disputes in a timely manner.
• Perform account reconciliations as needed.
• Provide customers with requested documentation, such as invoices, credits, PODs, and any other billing back up as needed.
• Payment application to assigned accounts including check, ACH/EFT, and credit card payments.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business
• 3-5 years of experience with AR/Collections
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills via email and over the phone
• Investigative and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to research, identify, and resolve discrepancies independently or within a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills in a paperless environment
• Strong Excel skills is a must
• Prior experience with JDE / SAP preferred. Enterprise accounting software required.
• Salesforce experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, Walking
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to Lift up to 50lbs occasionally

Overview:

• Type of employment: Full time – Non-Exempt
• Workplace type: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) Irvine, CA

Why SEB Professional North America?

Whether working remotely, in one of our offices, or flexing between the two, we offer a number of benefits and perks to support you and your family. Please ask your recruiter for additional details regarding our benefits.

• Health insurance – Generous Employer Contribution
• Competitive 401(K) program w/ Company match up to 5%
• On-site Gym
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays – Ask about our “4-day” Holiday weekends!
• Other voluntary benefits and discounts programs

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

SEB Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see OFCCP Equal Employment.