What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Supervisor position at Superior Foods International?
Superior Foods International (SFI) is a global importer and distributor of frozen fruits, vegetables, and value-added meals. Over the past four decades, we have built a culture that is authentic, purpose driven, personal, and dynamic. Every employee has the opportunity to make a positive impact no matter their role. Our 75 employees (and growing) are some of the most passionate, talented, self-driven, empowered, and diverse people in the industry.
SFI is seeking a hands-on Accounts Receivable Supervisor to join our growing Finance Team in our Watsonville headquarters. This role is responsible for overseeing the company's accounts receivable function, managing collections, credit reporting, and providing training and mentoring for two direct reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyzes accounts receivable aging reports; investigates and resolves past due invoices, short payments, and inaccuracies; researches and applies credit memos when appropriate
- Manages customer set-up and account inquiries, updates customer records, and runs credit reports for existing and potential future customers
- Manages the collections process including developing strategies to reduce write-off exposure, identifying accounts requiring external collection efforts, preparing reports and summaries for accounting leadership, and maintaining progress notes
- Manages foreign insurance requests and renewals; monitors PACA license expiration dates and files PACA claims when needed
- Manages month-end closing processes, reconciles cash receipts, and follows up with Business Managers regarding outstanding payments
- Hires, trains, manages, and mentors accounts receivable specialists; provides backup coverage for team as needed
- Assists with audits and special projects
Required Skills and Experience:
- 5 years related Accounts Receivable experience required, including previous supervisory experience
- Associate's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and ERP software; Microsoft Dynamics and/or Business Central experience a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail with excellent follow through
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet competing deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- This position works onsite in our Watsonville, CA, office
Compensation and Benefits:
The target hiring range for this position is: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour. Compensation is based on a variety of relevant factors, including prior work experience, skills, professional qualifications, and internal pay equity.
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company contribution
- 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 holidays annually
- Community outreach opportunities and 40 hours of paid volunteer time per year
- Career development opportunities, employee referral bonus, and frozen food reimbursement
About Us:
Superior Foods is based in Watsonville, in the heart of the fertile central California coast. We are a global supplier of frozen fruits, vegetables, and frozen meals for the retail, industrial, club, and foodservice markets. Our supply base spans more than 25 countries and gives us the advantage of staggered growing seasons, geographical diversification, and access to reliable supply.
Our core values center around trust, transparency, and credibility, which have been instrumental to our success. Our company's purpose is to use business as a force for good and to significantly and sustainable improve the lives and well-being of the people within our communities. We are leaders in social responsibility, and we are dedicated to the reciprocal success of everyone we touch.
If you are a talented Accounts Receivable Supervisor and embrace SFI's core values of trust, reliability, integrity, food safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you! Visit our website at www.SuperiorFoods.com to apply.
Key Words: Accounts Receivable * Collections * Credit Reporting * Supervisory * Accounting * International * Food Industry * Frozen Foods
Salary : $38 - $42
