Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Accounts Receivable

Reports To: AR Supervisor

Salary Range: $16.53 - $23.55, plus bonus opportunity

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently processing customer deductions and resolving discrepancies on a customer’s account to ensure customer satisfaction and the accurate collection of funds from the customer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Organizes, reviews, researches, and processes deductions that customers have taken from a Dot invoice.


• Works with various internal departments, including Customer Service and Outside Sales to resolve and process deductions and supplier disputes.


• Collects unauthorized deductions and is responsible for continuous contact as needed with customers to obtain payment.


• Performs general accounting activities including application of credits, posting to the general ledger, and other transactions.


• Follows and applies standard work and work instructions.


• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree


• Basic computer skills, including ten-key, keyboarding, Microsoft Excel and Word


• Accurate mathematical skills


• Professional written and verbal communication skills

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree


• Knowledge of general accounting practices


• Experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit, or collections


• Strong multi-tasking skills

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm


• Independent and teamwork necessary to be successful

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Comprehensive benefits package including vacation, medical, dental, 401k and profit-sharing


• Telecommuting work options

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.