AR Specialist 2 presso The Krusteaz Company

This position is responsible for processing incoming cash receipts, collecting on past due invoices, processing both Trade and Non-Trade deductions, and processing check requests.  The portfolio has increasingly complex deductions with a high volume of transactions.  Successful execution of these responsibilities is essential to supporting both internal and external customers.  Company policies are to be adhered to at all times.

Essential Functions:  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Process daily cash receipts, analyze the data and create the appropriate entries.
• Monitor assigned Accounts Receivable portfolio and resolve past dues items timely while maintaining customer goodwill.
• Address and resolve open deduction balances in a timely manner. Cross functional collaboration with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, Marketing, the Trade Promotions team and external brokers is required at times. 
• Process check requests to pay customer invoices for accounts who do not deduct.
• Ensure month-end deadlines are met.   
• Assist with reviewing orders for pricing or promotional discrepancies prior to invoicing.
• Review accounts for past due invoices or credit limit questions before releasing orders on hold.
• Maintain shared digital A/R files with backup and profiles for assigned customers.
• Participate in the ongoing development, implementation and fine-tuning of A/R processes.
• Export data from multiple systems and be proficient at tailoring the report to meet requests.
• Monitor personal and shared email inboxes to ensure prompt action or replies.
• Share in the responsibility of verifying system balances tie out.   

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 10-key by touch.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Accounts Receivable/collections and equivalent accounting practices.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School education or equivalent is required. College-level business classes preferred.
• Two years of general clerical and working experience with high volume Accounts Receivable or equivalent is required.
• Experience investigating and resolving high volume deduction transactions is preferred.
• ERP System experience required.
• Trade Spend System experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Get to know us: 

• A people-focused company that cares: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
• A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top-tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
• An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
• A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

Hybrid Work Model: At The Krusteaz Company, we have in-office "core days" of Tuesdays and Wednesdays where all corporate employees are expected to be onsite. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays are flexible remote days to allow for work/life balance. You may be asked to come in outside of a core day from time to time, based on business needs. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days provides opportunity for employees to build connections and collaborate together.

Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary Information: An employee in this position can expect an hourly range between $22.73 and $32.96. We typically pay out between $23.56/hour and $30.29/hour The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

We hope you'll take the time to get to know us!
The Krusteaz Company is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization at this time, and please, no third-party recruiters.