Accounts Receivable Specialist - Milk Specialties Global

At Milk Specialties Global, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates. The animal nutrition division is a leading supplier of functional fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for company-related accounts receivable and administrative daily accounting tasks. This position requires accounting understanding, as well as strong analytical and communication skills. A strong level of financial ownership and accountability is required to ensure appropriate financial controls and results are achieved.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Application of daily cash receipts to customer accounts, including investigation and reconciliation of differences
  • Investigate and reply to emails in A/R inbox
  • Assist with collections by contacting customers for payment resolution when needed
  • Maintain detailed records regarding payments and account statuses
• Credit card processing and order release
• Enter desktop deposits
• Process ACH draw payments, track and re-apply pre-payments
• A/R customer maintenance
• Process new customer set-up through ERP system and credit check software platform (Bectran)
• Run customer reports and gather credit references, request insurance coverage when necessary
  • Respond to credit references
• Processing of new vendor set-up through ERP system
• Approve broker commission invoices
• Enter invoices in third party invoice portals
• Daily invoice review, correct email addresses and mail invoices
• Clear intercompany account balances
• Assist in the monthly closing process ensuring accurate and timely reporting including month-end journal entries and preparation of account reconciliations
• Provide support for annual external audit
• Various other accounts receivable duties

Position Requirements: 

• Associate's degree or equivalent required
• Preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing or corporate setting
• Continuous improvement mindset and track record of leading and supporting multiple projects
• Strong systems understanding including ERP and MS Office
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in written communication