Accounts Receivable Specialist

Dot-Foods,-Inc.; Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Competitive hourly wage

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Dot Foods seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Mt. Sterling, IL to accurately process customer deductions and resolve discrepancies for correct cash collection. You will work with Customer Service and Outside Sales to resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction.

You will post credits, perform general accounting tasks, and follow standard procedures while applying lean thinking to reduce waste. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; $16.53-$23.55 hourly with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills including ten-key, keyboarding, Excel and Word.
• Accurate mathematical skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process customer deductions from Dot invoices.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Outside Sales to resolve deductions.
• Collect unauthorized deductions and pursue payment with customers.
• Perform general accounting tasks including credits, GL postings, and other transactions.
• Follow standard work and work instructions.
• Apply lean thinking to identify and eliminate waste.

Skills

Ten-key

Keyboarding

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL
Department: Accounts Receivable
Reports To: Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Hourly Wage: $16.53 - $23.55 per hour, plus bonus opportunity

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently processing customer deductions and resolving discrepancies on a customer’s account to ensure customer satisfaction and the accurate collection of funds from the customer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Organize, review, research, and process deductions that customers have taken from a Dot invoice.
• Work with various internal departments, including Customer Service and Outside Sales to resolve and process deductions and supplier disputes.
• Collect unauthorized deductions and take responsibility for continuous contact as needed with customers to obtain payment.
• Perform general accounting activities including application of credits, posting to the general ledger, and other transactions.
• Follow and apply standard work and work instructions.
• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree
• Basic computer skills, including ten-key, keyboarding, Microsoft Excel and Word
• Accurate mathematical skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of general accounting practices
• Experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit, or collections

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
• Independent and teamwork necessary to be successful

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing

Qualifications

Skills

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Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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