Part-Time Accounts Receivable Associate
Manitowoc, WI, US, 54220
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.
Become One Of Our Valued Team Members:
Our Accounts Receivable Associate offers a detailed-oriented individual the opportunity to be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of specific aspects of accounts receivable - processing, reporting, and follow through.
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
At Lakeside Foods, we believe in taking care of our people. That’s why, as part of the Lakeside family, you’ll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
- Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match
- Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays
Work-Life Integration:
- Educational & professional development assistance
- Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement
- Dependent scholarship program
- Career growth opportunities
- Internships/apprenticeships
- Friendly office environment
- “Dress for your day” dress code
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Prepare daily cash deposit for the bank.
- Prepare daily cash report.
- Prepare and complete cashbook entry.
- Write up new discrepancies for review by sales, customer service, invoicing, etc.
- Maintain a current file of open/closed discrepancies and ensure that these discrepancies match to those on the A/R Aging.
- Request copies and distribute the necessary back up to the discrepancies so they can be routed for approval.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for all A/R accounts
- Complete follow-up calls for collection of open discrepancies.
- Investigate pending deductions and pursue until final resolution.
- Post A/R transactions to the General Ledger and tie Aging to the General Ledger.
- Communicate banking information to customers.
- Prepare Accounts Receivable journal entries for entry.
- Keep accurate records of ACH transfers and apply payment to specific invoices through cashbook entry.
- Back up and assist other employees in the department.
- Assist Accounts Receivable Supervisor with completion of periodic reports.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Working knowledge of Accounts Receivable.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, understanding how to navigate a spreadsheet and use of the data manipulation tools.
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Interpersonal skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various company personnel.
- Analytical and organizational skills, ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
- Problem solving skills necessary for all functions of accounts receivable.
TEAMWORK AT LAKESIDE (TAL):
- Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole. Fully participate in TAL by "living" Lakeside's Standards of Conduct and being an active member of operational and project teams. By action and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.
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.
M/F/D/V
Nearest Major Market: Green Bay
Nearest Secondary Market: Appleton