Accounts Receivable Specialist & Collections

Kilcoy Global Foods; Mundelein (IL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kilcoy Global Foods in Mundelein, IL is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to ensure accurate posting of cash receipts, collections, and invoicing. You will work with Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics to resolve deductions and maintain aging reports.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with Syspro ERP. Hybrid work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 2+ years experience in general accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of Syspro ERP software.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes.

Responsabilités

• Accurately and promptly apply customer cash receipts to invoices in the accounting system.
• Reconcile daily lockbox deposits, ACH/wire transfers, and credit card payments.
• Investigate and resolve unapplied cash and unidentified payments.
• Process customer refunds or credit memos as necessary.
• Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables.
• Contact customers regarding past-due balances via phone, email, and portals.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customer accounts payable departments.
• Negotiate payment plans and resolve billing disputes to facilitate payment.
• Investigate and resolve deductions by identifying root causes (e.g., pricing, promotions, shipping, damage claims).
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics to validate deduction claims.
• Manage the deduction dispute process and gather required documentation for recovery.
• Monitor and report deduction trends to drive process improvements.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices and credit memos.
• Process rebill requests to correct errors or re-bill for disputed items after resolution.
• Verify invoices against POs, contracts, and shipping documents.
• Assist with setting up new customer accounts and basic credit checks.
• Prepare and distribute AR aging reports; analyze delinquent accounts.
• Provide management with summaries of collection activities and potential bad debt exposure.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and reconciliations.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Communication

Economics & accounting

Mathematics

Organization

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Outils

Syspro ERP

Description du poste

Kilcoy Global Foods in Mundelein, IL is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to ensure accurate posting of cash receipts, collections, and invoicing. You will work with Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics to resolve deductions and maintain aging reports.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with Syspro ERP. Hybrid work options may be available.