Accounting Associate III

sysco; Kentucky; On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Job summary

US1079 Buckhead Meat Midwest, Inc.-Ohio Division seeks an entry level A/R clerk to support the finance team with invoicing, payments posting, and related A/R tasks. You will handle reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and cash application while coordinating with sales on balances.

Preferred candidates have a High School Diploma and some accounting knowledge, with strong Excel and Word skills and good communication abilities. This role offers growth within Sysco’s finance functions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, degree preferred in Finance or Accounting.
• 1 year accounting knowledge preferred for entry level.
• Strong Excel and Word skills with comfort in customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, reconcile and process all customer invoices.
• Correct or resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Reconcile short pays and skipped invoices.
• Scan and file all customer invoices.
• Apply cash or checks to customer accounts.
• Print and email customer A/R statements.
• Prepare A/R reporting (monthly and ad hoc).
• Collaborate with sales on balances and collections.
• Assist with other accounting tasks as needed.
• Perform additional tasks from the financial lead.

Skills

Excel skills

Customer interaction

Verbal communication

Written communication

English literacy

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Finance or Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Company:

US1079 Buckhead Meat Midwest, Inc.-Ohio Division

Job Summary

This position is a support function within the overall finance department. This position is responsible for processing and posting of customer invoices and payments and other related A/R (Accounts Receivable) functions as well as other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Receive, reconcile and process all customer invoices.
• Correct/resolve invoice discrepancies/issues.
• Reconcile short pays and skipped invoices
• Scan/File all customer invoices
• Apply cash/checks to customer accounts
• Print, email customer A/R (Accounts Receivable) Statements
• Prepare A/R (Accounts Receivable) reporting. (monthly, ad hoc, etc)
• Collaborate regularly with sales team in reconciling customer balances and on collection efforts
• Assist with all aspects of the accounting and finance departments as needed
• Other tasks assigned by financial lead.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting Preferred

Experience

• Entry level position
• 1 year accounting knowledge preferred

Professional Skills

• Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel (Excel skills highly valuable).
• Strong comfort level interacting with both customers and sales
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data

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Benefits Information

• You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
• For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Compensation Range: $19.28 - $28.89

Travel Percentage: 0