Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description Job Purpose:The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the proper collection of all accounts receivable in a timely fashion. Responsible for the proper recording of these accounts once payment is received or paid.Assists Executive V.P./CFO in additional financial and pricing capacity.Primary Responsibilities / Duties:Corporate Accounting functions, including but not limited to: Bank Account Reconciliation, Financial Statements, A/R, A/P.Process cash receipts daily for Lock Box and ACH.Send Weekly AR Statements and follow up on all Past Due invoices to verify payment status.Assist with processing and justify AR deductions from Customers and enter Credit Memos as needed.Assist with updating and maintaining pricing system in ERP system.Enter and send out Weekly Market notifications.Initiate Broker Commission reports monthly.Initiate Customer Accrual reports monthly/quarterly.Help to maintain current product pricing, monthly and weekly markets in ERP system.Runs costing report at the direction of Executive V.P./CFO.File all AR paperwork digitally on server.Sales support for Customers, Brokers and Internal Sales personnel with Quotes, Pricing Maintenance and Reporting.Compile information from a variety of sources to prepare standard reports and/or exhibits.Deputy for Accounts Payable Specialist.Perform other duties as assigned. Skills/Qualifications:Associates degree required. Five years accounting/administrative assistant experience required.Strong interpersonal skills that foster the development of an efficient and cohesive manufacturing organization. Ability to organize and develop the talent around them.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organization. Strong discretion with confidential information.Ability to understand and utilize P&L and KPI reports to improve corporate performance.Ability to proofread own work and that of others for format, consistency and accuracy.Strong discretion with confidential information.Eligible to work in the United States, must have proper ID.Must have a clean criminal background and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screeningCompany DescriptionMDS Foods Inc is a privately held company in business for over 23 years providing a family oriented workplace environment. We convert and distribute cheese products to Retail and Food Service customers nationwide. We have a Corporate Office in Ohio and a Production facility in Tennessee. We currently offer full time Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability and a 401K matching program. Drug Free Work EnvironmentCompany DescriptionMDS Foods Inc is a privately held company in business for over 23 years providing a family oriented workplace environment. We convert and distribute cheese products to Retail and Food Service customers nationwide. We have a Corporate Office in Ohio and a Production facility in Tennessee. We currently offer full time Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability and a 401K matching program. Drug Free Work Environment