Accounting Associate III

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking an Accounts Receivable support role within the finance department. The position handles processing and posting of customer invoices and payments and related A/R tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include reconciling invoices, resolving discrepancies, applying payments, sending statements, and assisting with monthly A/R reporting while collaborating with the sales team on collections.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required; finance/accounting degree preferred.
• Entry-level with 1 year accounting knowledge preferred.
• Strong Excel and Word skills; able to interact with customers and sales.

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 statements
• Prepare A/R reporting (monthly, ad hoc)
• Collaborate 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.

Skills

Customer interaction

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analysis

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Finance or Accounting Degree Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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