Accounts Receivable

Scheels; Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Scheels Corporate Office in Fargo, ND is seeking an Accounts Receivable specialist responsible for timely application of payments and maintaining bank reconciliations. This role partners with Campus Accounting, Store Offices, and other teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate posting of AR activity.

The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree or 1–2 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, team-focused approach to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 1–2 years related experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply incoming payments accurately according to policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day accounts receivable transactions including coding and posting activity.
• Prepare and balance daily bank deposits and own the bank reconciliation process.
• Research discrepancies and communicate with Campus Accounting, Store Offices, and other teams.
• Assist with other accounting tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree or 1–2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Scheels Corporate Office
1707 Gold Drive
Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Description

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

Overview:

The Accounts Receivable position is responsible for the timely and accurate application of incoming payments, as well as the ownership and ongoing maintenance of Scheels’ bank reconciliations. This role works closely with Campus Accounting, Store offices, and other Campus teams to ensure transactions are properly recorded and reconciled, and any discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Process and apply incoming payments accurately and timely in accordance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day-to-day accounts receivable transactions, including verifying, coding, and posting accounts receivable activity
• Prepare and balance daily bank deposits
• Own the daily bank reconciliation process, including researching and resolving discrepancies and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded
• Reconcile accounts receivable activity to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to research and resolve outstanding accounts receivable balances
• Partner with Campus Accounting, Store Offices, and other Campus teams to research and resolve payment and reconciliation discrepancies
• Assist with other accounting responsibilities and projects as assigned
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets and comfortable preparing and maintaining spreadsheets
• Ability to follow written, oral and diagram instructions
• Demonstrates strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Contributes to a positive team environment by treating others with respect and professionalism
• Maintains an organized personal workspace and surrounding areas
• Ability to work the assigned schedule, typically Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with occasional evening or weekend hours as needed

Requirements:

Customer Service

Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”

Culture

Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency

Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact

Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels

Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Team Mentality

Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach-ability

Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback

Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code

Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners

Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree; or 1-2 years of related experience

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

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