Accounts Receivable Specialist

at Dot Foods, Inc. in Mount Sterling, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently processing customer deductions and resolving discrepancies on a customer's account in order to ensure customer satisfaction and the accurate collection of funds from the customer.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Organizes, reviews, researches, and processes deductions that customers have taken from a Dot invoice.
Works with various internal departments, including Customer Service, Outside Sales, Miscellaneous Account Receivable, in order to resolve and process deductions and supplier disputes.
Collects unauthorized deductions and is responsible for continuous contact as needed with customers to obtain payment.
Performs general accounting activities including application of credits, posting to the general ledger, and other transactions.
Follows and applies standard work and work instructions.
Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.
YOU MUST HAVE
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree
Basic computer skills, including ten-key, keyboarding, Microsoft Excel and Word
Accurate mathematical skills
Professional written and verbal communication skills
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of general accounting practices
Experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit, or collections
Strong multi-tasking skills
ROLE SPECIFICS
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Independent and teamwork necessary to be successful
WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU
As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
Competitive wage: $15.73- $22.40 per hour
Comprehensive benefits package including vacation, medical, dental, 401k and profit-sharing
Telecommuting work options
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

EOE/AA Employer- We will not discriminate in our employment practices due to applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status