Accounts Receivable Coordinator

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time from Day 1

Paid Sick Leave

Company Paid Holidays

401K Match on Day 1

Career Growth & Learning

Job summary

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) is seeking an Accounts Receivable Coordinator to support AR processes. The role involves collecting receivables, resolving discrepancies, and communicating with customers and internal teams.

On-site presence is required five days a week. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting/finance or 4 years of relevant experience, 2 years AR experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel; SAP experience is a plus and Spanish

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; can substitute four years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of accounts receivable experience required; includes customer service and collections.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus; Spanish reading/writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort transactions and communicate with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper recording.
• Reconcile AR statements under supervision and correct discrepancies.
• Review weekly AR aging and ensure complete/accurate entries.
• Communicate with customers about credit/collection issues.
• Contact customers with overdue balances and monitor accounts for timely payments.
• Assist in developing collection methods to meet financial goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper controls over documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Service

Collections

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel

SAP (desired)

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor, the Accounts Receivable Coordinator is responsible for supporting the various business functions in their day-to-day accounting-related processes. The AR Coordinator will primarily be responsible for reviewing and working with the team to collect receivables, past due collections, account reconciliations, and customer vendor communication.

• Onsite presence 5 days a week is required for this role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the various business functions in their day-to-day accounting-related processes. The AR Coordinator will primarily be responsible for reviewing and working with the team to collect receivables, past due collections, account reconciliations, and customer vendor communication.

Position Responsibilities

• Sort through transactions and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper recording of transactions.
• Under direct supervision, reconcile AR statements, research and correct any discrepancies.
• Responsible for reviewing the weekly A/R Aging and ensuring that entries are complete and accurate.
• Communicate with internal/external customers concerning credit/collection related issues.
• Contact customers with overdue balances.
• Monitor accounts to encourage timely payments.Assist in developing collection methods that will lead to achieving company financial goals.
• Maintain proper controls and confidentiality over all documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in accounting or finance. Candidate may substitute four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Two (2) years of account receivable experience is required.
• Experience should include Customer Service and Collections.
• Ability to build relationships within and outside the organization.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail
• Knowledge and general accounting experience to facilitate analysis and resolution of Accounts Receivable issues
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient planning and organization skills
• Experience with multidisciplinary and multicultural team members.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel).
• Experience with SAP a desired
• Can read and write in Spanish preferred

ofi provides employees with a comprehensive & competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. A Rewarding Career Awaits!

The pay for this role ranges from $26.00-27.88 per hour and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future. A Culture of Well-being: Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family. Family Support: Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.

Additional Perks That Make a Difference

• Vacation time from Day 1 - Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
• Paid Sick Leave - Rest, recover, and return strong - with paid sick leave on ofi.
• Company Paid Holidays - ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
• 401K Match on Day 1 - Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
• Career Growth & Learning - Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.

At ofi, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide careers built on impact, inclusion, and innovation.

Come grow with us!

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.