Accounts Receivable Specialist – Retail

McKee Foods; Collegedale (TN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Retail Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Retail Accounts Receivable team. This role supports maintaining and balancing retailer accounts, resolving payment discrepancies, and reducing bad debt with a collaborative, cross‑functional approach.

You will work in a hybrid schedule (on-site three days per week) at our Collegedale, TN location, with competitive hourly pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting, finance, business or related field, or equivalent experience (2 years of experience = 1 year of education)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of file management and organization

Responsibilities

• Maintain and balance retailer accounts accurately and on schedule
• Identify and manage payment/invoice discrepancies to keep accounts current
• Analyze aging and other reports to correct issues and minimize bad debt in a timely manner
• Work closely with other departments and outside customers to resolve issues
• Make collection calls and implement measures to correct issues and minimize bad debt
• Identify root cause and provide possible solutions

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Decision making

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance/business

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PRPO

KENDO

Google Workspace

Job description

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long‑term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay $20.70 - $26.71 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Schedule 1st shift, (Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) Hybrid with minimum three days on-site per week, per business need Location 10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Retail Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Retail Accounts Receivable team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and balance retailer accounts accurately and on schedule
• Identify and manage payment/invoice discrepancies to keep accounts current
• Analyze aging and other reports to correct issues and minimize bad debt in a timely manner
• Work closely with other departments and outside customers to resolve issues
• Make collection calls and implement other measures to correct issues and minimize bad debt
• Identify root cause and provide possible solutions

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting, finance, business or related field, or equivalent experience (2 years of experience = 1 year of education)
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Good decision‑making, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong initiative and self‑starter
• Ability to plan and prioritize task assignments
• Ability to meet weekly deadlines
• Excellent work record
• Ability to advise supervisor of account trends and issues
• Ability to safeguard confidential information
• Proven ability to work with internal and external "customers"
• Proven ability using Microsoft Excel software
• Knowledge of file management with ability to organize
• Team player with ability to work independently when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years Accounts Receivable experience
• Knowledge of Accounting software (PRPO, KENDO)
• Working knowledge of Google for Business Suite

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit‑sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully‑paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on‑site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability (company‑paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Welcome to McKee Foods McKee Foods Corporation is best known for our line of Little Debbie® snack cakes, America’s leading snack cake brand. At McKee Foods, we are committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. We hope you enjoy your time browsing our website and find helpful information about our company.