Accounts Receivable Specialist

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Join a team with more than 100 years of stability and community roots. Cher‑Make, part of Lakeside Foods, is looking for a detail‑oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to support daily financial operations and provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external partners.

Why Lakeside / Cher‑Make

• Community‑focused company with a long history of doing things the right way
• Supportive team environment built on collaboration and respect
• Opportunities to learn, cross‑train, and grow within the Finance and Customer Service areas

What You’ll Get

At Cher‑Make, taking care of our team is a top priority. As part of the Lakeside family, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including multiple insurance options, 401(k) participation with company match, and access to our company store.

Benefits:

• Quality, affordable healthcare
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
• Perfect attendance and employee referral programs
• Product discounts through the company store

What You’ll Do

• Process daily customer invoicing, deposits, and cash applications
• Manage customer accounts, credit checks, and AR reporting
• Support weekly, monthly, and year‑end AR closing tasks
• Partner with sales to resolve collection issues
• Assist with customer service tasks and provide reception backup as needed
• Perform AS400 daily system functions

What You’ll Bring

• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with AR processes (AS400 experience a plus)
• Solid math, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and customer service abilities
• Reliable attendance and a team‑oriented mindset

Where You’ll Work

You’ll be part of our team at the Cher‑Make facility in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a welcoming lakeside community known for its scenic beauty, friendly atmosphere, and affordable cost of living. Manitowoc sits along the western shore of Lake Michigan, offering waterfront views, peaceful beaches, and outdoor activities like biking and walking along the Mariner’s Trail—one of the most scenic shoreline paths in the region.

Residents enjoy a strong sense of community with a vibrant mix of locally owned shops, restaurants, cultural venues, and historic attractions, including the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, which celebrates the city’s rich shipbuilding heritage. Manitowoc is also considered an affordable place to live, with a cost‑of‑living index significantly below the national average and a short average commute time of just 15 minutes—making work‑life balance easier to achieve.

Whether you’re relaxing by the lake, exploring the revitalized downtown, or enjoying the area’s parks, trails, and festivals, Manitowoc offers the charm of a smaller city with the amenities and culture you’d expect from a thriving lakeshore community.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities