AR Coordinator 1

Join our amazing team at The Krusteaz Company as an Accounts Receivable Coordinator I! In this role, you'll manage cash receipts, tackle past due invoices, and resolve deductions, all while providing essential administrative support. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

This position is responsible for processing incoming cash receipts, collecting on past due invoices and resolution of deductions for all divisions. The portfolio has straightforward accounts with standard deductions to manage. In addition, this role provides administrative support duties as assigned for the department. The successful execution of these responsibilities will result in the overall effectiveness of the Accounts Receivable Department. The Krusteaz Company policies are to be adhered to at all times.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Process daily wire and lockbox deposits for the department.
• Initiate the daily deduction batch job.
• Process daily cash receipts for the portfolio of accounts assigned to manage.
• Process daily cash receipts for the Food Service accounts assigned to Exceedra.
• Address and resolve open deduction balances in a timely manner. Cross functional collaboration with Sales and/or the external broker is required at times.
• Monitor assigned Accounts Receivable portfolio and resolve past due items timely while maintaining customer goodwill.
• Update ‘Customer Profiles’ for assigned accounts.
• Assists with reporting as required including month-end reports.
• Orders department supplies as needed.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 10-key by touch.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and financial systems.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Flexible and able to respond to shifting priorities.
• Represent The Krusteaz Company to customers in a positive manner.
• Contributing team member. 

Education and/or Experience:

• High School education or equivalent with college-level business/accounting classes preferred.
• Two years general clerical support in an account receivable environment preferred with light collection experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Get to know us:

• A people-focused company that cares: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
• A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
• An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
• A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

Hybrid Work Model: At The Krusteaz Company, we have in-office "core days" of Tuesdays and Wednesdays where all corporate employees are expected to be onsite. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays are flexible remote days to allow for work/life balance. You may be asked to come in outside of a core day from time to time, based on business needs. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days provides opportunity for employees to build connections and collaborate together.

Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $50/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $25/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary Information: An employee in this position can expect a salary range between $20.53/hour and $29.78/hour. We typically pay out between $21.15/hour and $27.40/hour. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

We hope you'll take the time to get to know us!

The Krusteaz Company is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization at this time and please, no third-party recruiters.

Salary : $21 - $30