What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Representative position at Reily Foods Company?
Description
At Reily Foods Company we've got a passion for flavor and have been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in retail locations around the country.
Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable Clerk will ensure timely payment for products and services by maintaining constant communication with customers, recording transactions appropriately and resolving billing issues quickly.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions if it does not create an undue hardship for the department/company.
Education and Experience: The minimum requirements below are representative of the education and experience required to perform this job successfully.
At Reily Foods Company we've got a passion for flavor and have been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in retail locations around the country.
Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable Clerk will ensure timely payment for products and services by maintaining constant communication with customers, recording transactions appropriately and resolving billing issues quickly.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions if it does not create an undue hardship for the department/company.
- Contacts customers to communicate terms of payment, collection and becomes familiar with customer payment patterns
- Processes credit card payment from retail customers
- Posts cash payments and processes cash receipts in a timely manner
- Understands and researches Accounts Receivable items past due, following up with delinquent accounts
- Researches and processes credits working closely with accounts receivable team, sales service and order entry to resolve deductions and customer related issues
- Follows up timely and resolves deduction issues
- Assists with journal entries to process deductions
- Executes various processes, journals, and tasks as needed for end of period (EOP) and end of year (EOY)
- Performs balance sheet account reconciliations
- Maintains a positive and productive working relationship with customers and team members
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience: The minimum requirements below are representative of the education and experience required to perform this job successfully.
- High school diploma/GED
- A minimum of three years of accounting experience, preferably focusing in Accounts Receivable
- Proficient in MS Office Programs, intermediate knowledge in Excel
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Excellent customer service and listening skills with demonstrated ability to resolve issues with poise and tact in a timely manner
- Ability to problem solve independently
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- ERP experience a plus
- Positive attitude and team player that works collaboratively to reach team goals
- Demonstrates initiative by looking for ways to improve efficiency and willingness to take on new tasks
