Hybrid Accounting Coordinator

at Ventura Foods

• Job title: Accounting Coordinator
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $20 - $25 per hour
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Waukesha, United States

About the role

• Accounting Coordinator assisting Customer Accounting Supervisor with accounts receivable functions and research. Managing customer relationships and maintaining accurate accounts status.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Customer Accounting Supervisor
• Manage and collect promptly outstanding accounts receivable balances while maintaining the goodwill of our customers
• Evaluate held orders, and contact customers as needed to enable expeditious release of orders
• Responsible for various accounts receivable functions which may require research and reconciliation
• Institute and maintain a deduction log that will formally track all customer deductions and the status of each deduction
• Prepare monthly report to explain deduction findings. This will include interpreting and resolving accounts receivable problems associated with these deductions
• Research all credit, debit memos and unapplied cash for accuracy including identification of unauthorized deductions
• Provide current status of customer accounts, to include status of outstanding balances, repayments or other analytical reports as requested
• Under the direction of the Customer Accounting Supervisor, enter all A/P check requests via AS400 or TPMS system according to established procedures
• Under the direction of the Customer Accounting Supervisor, use written and telephone contact with customers to dispute invalid deductions, receive payment information on invalid short pays or requesting back up

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience; Associates degree in business preferred
• 2 years credit, collection and accounting experience
• Proficiency in Excel is highly desirable
• Strong mathematical skills and working knowledge of relative software and mainframe capabilities
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and as part of a team
• In-depth knowledge of standard accounts receivable procedures
• Diplomatic skills needed to solve customer generated problems
• Ability to deal with varied types of customers from mass merchandisers to smaller, local operations

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Assistance Programs