Accounts Receivable Lead

Green Bay Packaging Inc.; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

STD/LTD

Life insurance

Company matching 401(k)

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging Inc. in Morrilton, Arkansas is seeking an Accounts Receivable Lead to support the Controller and the accounting team.

This on-site role focuses on invoicing, receivables aging, and back-up AP processing, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 5 years of accounting experience in manufacturing, proficiency with Excel and Word, and a demonstrated ability to improve AR/AP processes and meet deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 5 years’ accounting/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with AR invoicing and AP invoice processing is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing and accounts receivable for Paper and By-Products.
• Review aging and ensure timely collection of receivables.
• Resolve issues promptly and professionally.
• Process accounts payable invoicing.
• Ensure timely and accurate bill payments per procedures.
• Record transactions, reconcile accounts, and maintain ledgers.
• Compare POs, terms, and charges.
• Respond to vendor payment inquiries.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

AR/AP processing

Strong communication

Team player

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Associates degree in business or related field

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Arkansas Kraft Mill Division
Morrilton, AR 72110, USA

• On-site
• Accounting/Finance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ACCOU003113

Description

Position Overview

The Accounts Receivable Lead will report directly to the Controller and will provide financial, administrative, and clerical support to the accounting department. This position is key in establishing and maintaining successful relationships with new and existing customers. This position must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, attitude of service and aptitude for teamwork with excellent communication skills, both written and oral displaying a professional and courteous demeanor. In addition to the Lead Accounts receivables responsibilities, this position is a critical back-up and support for Accounts Payables invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Managing all invoicing and accounts receivables for Paper and By-Products using accounting software and other programs.
• Reviewing and maintaining current Accounts Receivables aging.
• Timely resolution of issues.
• Processing accounts payables invoicing.
• Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.
• Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling books of accounts
• Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payments, and other charges.
• Paying vendors by scheduling payments and ensuring payments are received.
• Responding to all vendor enquiries concerning payments in a timely manner.
• Maintaining historical records.
• Analyzing workflow processes.
• Focus on continuous improvements in the accounts receivables and accounts payables processes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business or related field, experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in an accounting or office manufacturing environment.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team player who can effectively work with others to meet objectives and timelines.
• Strong organizational and conceptual aptitude with attention to detail
• Prioritization of time and department/project work
• Use of self-initiative and independence to complete tasks with urgency and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Computer skills: MS Excel and MS Word and Accounts Receivable Invoicing and Accounts Payables Invoice Processing

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933,Green Bay Packaging Inc.is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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