Accounts Receivable Specialist - Minneapolis, United States - Rise Baking Company

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    Job Purpose

    Process and analyze accounts receivable transactions for multiple business units while fostering positive relationships with customers

    Essential Functions


    • Obtain daily deposit information from the bank (lockbox, ACH, and incoming electronic deposits)
    • Download and reconcile customer remittances to daily deposits including identification of short payments, disputes, and program credits taken by customer
    • Apply payments to correct customer accounts and transactions
    • As needed, maintain deduction and payment discrepancy reporting for researching and resolving variances
    • Interact with customers (internal and external) to resolve payment discrepancies including, but not limited to, pricing or quantity discrepancies and missing remittance detail
    • Foster professional relationships with customer organizations
    • Assist with other accounting initiatives and duties as needed
    • Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
    • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
    Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)


    • High school diploma or equivalent; 2-year accounting associate degree or higher preferred
    • 1 year minimum business work experience
    • Prior experience in a multi-factory or multi-division company preferred
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word)
    • ERP experience, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Great Plains, or SAP
    • Process-driven with the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
    • Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
    • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
    • Solid work ethic demonstrating strict attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
    • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills