AR Coordinator

Performance Food Group (New); La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in La Crosse, WI, seeks an Accounts Receivable professional to manage current and past-due balances, approve orders up to $25,000, and provide strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires 1-2 years in commercial credit/collections, solid communication skills, and proficiency with Excel/Word. Associates degree or related field preferred; ERP exposure (SAP/Oracle/Lawson/PeopleSoft) is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years Commercial credit and/or collections experience.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, and proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Associates or 2-year technical degree; Accounting/Finance/Business background preferred.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in Commercial credit and/or collections with ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, Lawson, PeopleSoft, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Monitor large and/or complex customer accounts and collect on a timely basis by phone, written, or electronic means.
• Review shipments and payment plans; approve orders for accounts with total exposure up to $25,000.
• Document all customer communications and inputs in the system.
• Analyze customer statistics and review holds to determine appropriate actions.
• Provide internal support to Cash Applications Specialists and inform managers of customer status.
• Assist Sales and Transportation Managers with customer-related updates as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Education

Associates degree

Accounting/Finance/Business related degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Infinium

SAP

Oracle

Lawson

PeopleSoft

Job description

Company Description

Performance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

Under direct supervision, responsible for all current and past due Accounts Receivable (A/R) for assigned customers. Approves all orders for accounts with total exposure of up to $25,000. Monitors all accounts until collection / legal efforts begin. Provides effective customer service to internal and external customers. Internal contacts with employees at all levels in the organization. External contacts may include vendors, banks and PFG operating companies. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Monitors large and/or complex customer accounts and collects on a timely basis using the telephone, in writing and computer.
• Reviews shipments and payment plans and approves all orders for accounts with total exposure of up to $25,000.
• Summarizes and inputs on-line all telephone and written contacts pertaining to customer.
• Reviews and analyzes customer statistics. Reviews accounts on hold and analyzes individual situations to determine appropriate actions.
• Provides internal customer service support to Cash Applications Specialists.
• Advises Sales, Cash & Carry Managers and Transportation Managers of customer status.
• Provides assistance to Cash Application Specialists regarding customers' contacts and payments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1 - 2 years Commercial credit and/or collections experience. Strong verbal and written communications skills, personal computer (Excel, Word), problem solving, and financial analysis skills.

Preferred qualifications

Associates/2-year technical degree

Accounting / Finance, Business or related area

2 - 4 years of experience in Commercial credit and/or collections. Strong verbal and written communications skills, personal computer (Excel, Word and Infinium experience preferred), problem solving, and financial analysis skills. Expertise or significant exposure to a major ERP application (i.e., SAP, Oracle, Lawson, PeopleSofte, etc.)

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. This includes (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.