Accounts Receivable Specialist

Mission Produce®; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Produce, a global leader in fresh fruit, seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Oxnard, CA to manage past due invoices and support the sales team in resolving disputes. You will also post payments and help with adjustments to ensure accurate cash flow.

The role requires an Associate degree and AR experience, strong Excel skills, and effective communication across departments. This position offers day‑to‑day AR duties and close collaboration with finance and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and/or 3 years of Accounts Receivable background.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of computer software applications (Microsoft Office, Excel Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP).
• Knowledge of Chargebacks and Deductions Management is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and work with different departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare AR adjustments/write-offs.
• Work with Sales teams to resolve customer disputes/issues.
• Post daily cash, ACH, and wire payments as needed.
• Collection of unpaid invoices.
• Invoice customers via web portals as needed.
• Resolve short/overpayments and deductions.
• Assist with quarterly, monthly, and year-end closing activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Mission Produce (Nasdaq: AVO) is a global leader in the worldwide fresh produce business, delivering fresh Hass avocados and mangos to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. Since 1983, Mission Produce has been sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, and today also markets mangos and grows blueberries as part of its diversified portfolio. The Company is vertically integrated and owns five state-of-the-art packing facilities across the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. With sourcing capabilities across 20+ premium growing regions, the company provides a year-round supply of premium fresh fruit. Mission’s global distribution network includes strategically positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North America, China, Europe, and the UK, offering value-added services such as ripening, bagging, custom packing and logistical management. For more information, please visit www.missionproduce.com.

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for the collection of all past due invoices, interacting with the Sales teams to support and resolve customer disputes/issues and ensure departmental goals are achieved and maintained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare AR adjustments/write-offs.
• Work with Sales teams to resolve any customer disputes/issues.
• Post daily cash, ACH, and wire payments as needed.
• Collection of unpaid invoices.
• Invoice customers via web portals as needed.
• Resolve short/overpayments, as well as customer payment deductions.
• Assist with quarterly, monthly, and year-end closing activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Pay Range: $29.00 - $32.00/hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree and/or 3 years of Accounts Receivable background.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of computer software applications is required (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel PIVOT Tables and VLOOKUP is required).
• Knowledge of Chargebacks and Deductions Management is a plus.
• Big Box Portal Experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and take direction well.
• Must be a team player with a goal-oriented attitude.
• Able to work efficiently with different departments (e.g., the Sales department).
• Document filing and organizing skills are required.
• Perform other duties as required.

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