Accounts Receivable Specialist

Kentucky Eagle, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Company provided life insurance

401k plan with a match

Paid vacation

Paid sick

Paid volunteer time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Kentucky Eagle, Inc. is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist for our Lexington, KY location. The role involves daily AR processing, bank reconciliations, EFT handling, and coordinating with sales, operations, and vendors. We value accuracy, attention to detail, and cross-department communication.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA, LTD/STD, life insurance, 401k match, and generous paid time off. Equal opportunity employer and supportive of career growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years of receivables and collections experience.
• 1 year experience working with GL and accounting software.
• 1 year experience with EFT processing.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• HS Diploma, Associates or Bachelor's in Accounting preferred.
• High degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Balance funds received to sales register; perform daily cash, AR, and account reconciliation.
• Post all incoming retailer, credit card, and employee payments daily into the AR system.
• Review bank activity for NSFs; post to customer accounts and coordinate with sales and operations teams.
• Review bank activity for deposit adjustments and coordinate with the bank.
• Scan checks into the bank remote deposit system; handle EFT transactions.
• Maintain VIP database entries for retailers and changes; close daily routes and post payments.
• Provide monthly statements to retailers and suppliers; support accounting manager and VP of Finance.

Skills

Receivables & Collections

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Interdepartmental communication

Education

HS Diploma

Accounting AA/BA preferred

Tools

VIP database

VIP system

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Lexington, KY

Job Id: 900

# of Openings: 1

Kentucky Eagle, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• health savings accounts
• LTD
• STD
• company provided life insurance
• 401k plan with a match up to 6%

Additional Benefits

• paid vacation
• paid sick
• paid volunteer time
• paid parental leave

Duties and Responsibilities

• Balance funds received to sales register. Perform daily cash, AR, and account reconciliation.
• Post all incoming retailer, credit card, and employee payments daily into the AR system.
• Review bank activity for daily NSFs posted. Post to customer account, perform collection, change account to undeliverable and communicate to sales supervisor, salesperson, delivery department, routing specialists, and operations management. Post payment once collected with fee. Change account back to deliverable and communicate back to everyone.
• Review bank activity for any deposit adjustments and work with the bank rep to make necessary corrections.
• Scan checks into the bank remote deposit system.
• Handle all EFT transactions.
• Enter new retailers' payment method and maintain existing retailers' changes and closures in the VIP database.
• Close daily "house" routes in VIP, posting any payments received, and depositing any checks.
• Work closely with chain accounts to comply with their receivable requirements.
• Examine AR aging reports weekly for outstanding balances and perform timely collection, as needed.
• Report all wine and spirits customers with delinquent accounts to the state wine and spirits association.
• Process credit, EFT, and Fintech applications from retailers.
• Issue management-approved credit memos in the event of incorrect pricing or delivery.
• Perform receptionist duties based on the rotating schedule.
• Provide retailers and suppliers with monthly statements.
• Perform other accounting or admin tasks as deemed necessary by the accounting manager and VP of Finance.
• Provide feedback to management on receivables issues, concerns, and/or resolutions timely and effectively.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• 3 years of receivable and collections experience.
• 1 year experience working with GL and accounting software.
• 1 year experience with EFT processing.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• HS Diploma Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
• High degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and great organization skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with multiple departments.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and move short distances.

Kentucky Eagle was built on teamwork and equal opportunity. We will continue to be successful when people are treated fairly and allowed to advance and achieve their full potential. It is the policy of Kentucky Eagle to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance contact People Operations at Kentucky Eagle at 859-252-3434.