What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Representative position at PACIFIC COAST FRESH COMPANY?
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Description
Come grow with us!
Pacific Coast Fresh Company is a local, family-owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale and foodservice customers since 1977. We are now one of the largest independent produce distributors in the Northwest with distribution centers in Portland, Oregon and Seattle (Kent), Washington.
Our employees are a big part of our success, and we truly believe the words of our founder, Emil Nemarnik, who often said "Take good care of your employees, customers, shippers, and farmers and they will make you successful." As an Accounts Receivable Representative, you'll earn not only a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits but also open doors to a wide variety of advancement opportunities. Pacific Coast Fresh Company takes pride in developing employees and recruiting from within. Previous Accounts Receivable Representatives have gone on to various positions, including Level 2 - Dual AP/AR, Level 3 Dual AP/AR plus reporting, Staff Accountant, and more.
General Description:The Accounts Receivable Representative will process customer payments and credits, review customer accounts weekly for compliance with credit terms, communicate with customers and sales regarding past due accounts, and make collections calls as necessary. This position is responsible for interacting with customers and sales to resolve payment issues.
What you'll do...
- Process and apply incoming payments for account customers on a daily basis
- Process weekly customer account statements, including printing and mailing
- Proceed with collections of past due accounts, including calling, writing, emailing, or faxing the customer with collections concerns.
- Provide customer service to payment questions and issues
- Report on uncollected accounts to the Accounting Manager and Chief Financial Officer
- Assist in other accounting, filing, and clerical jobs as needed
What were looking for...
- High School diploma or GED (College degree preferred)
- 2 years of collections or receivables experience
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of PC and MS Office (with emphasis on Excel)
- Knowledge of automated accounting software
- Knowledge of current credit laws
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
What you'll gain...
- The opportunity to contribute, learn a lot, and have fun along the way
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit-sharing plan as well as paid time off
- Regular and constructive performance feedback
- Healthy, fresh produce you can eat or take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program
Qualifications
Pacific Coast Fresh Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship and immigration status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.
Pacific Coast Fresh Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to provide a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.
Salary : $22 - $24
