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Bolthouse Fresh Foods · 2 days ago

Accounts Receivable Specialist-Collection - Accounting - Shift 1

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22.50/hr - $26/hr

1+ years exp

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, headquartered in Bakersfield, California. They are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist-Collection to ensure timely payment of invoices while providing excellent customer service and collaborating with internal departments to resolve invoicing issues.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingWholesale

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers

Contact customers concerning past due invoices

Perform root cause analysis and inform immediate supervisor of recurring issues

Collaborating with members of the AR team, Sales, and other internal departments on invoicing issue resolution

Analyze payment trends, maintain customer status updates and present to Manager on a weekly basis

Provide updates on accounts where the company may be at risk

Proactive reports accounts receivable discrepancies and potential risks

Document payment information and discrepancies

Send out statements and invoice copies as requested

Comply with all company policies and procedures

Adhere to department service level agreements (SLAs)

Maintain financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls

Protect organization's value by keeping confidential information

Complete special projects, requests and additional duties as assigned

Qualification

ERP accounting systemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCollections experienceProduce/Farming experiencePhone skillsManage tasksProfessionalismPatienceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDetail orientedWriting skillsHandle confidentiality

Required

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Ability to work independently and be detail oriented

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to navigate complex issues with professionalism and patience

Strong phone skills

Strong writing skills

Experience with ERP accounting systems

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook

High school diploma or GED; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check