Russell Stover Chocolates · 1 day ago
Accounts Receivable Analyst
KC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expRussell Stover Chocolates is a leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. The Accounts Receivable Analyst will be responsible for daily reconciliation of customer accounts, maintaining the accounts receivable ledger, and preparing management reports while ensuring effective communication with internal and external customers.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external customers
Use vendor portals to monitor claim/payment status and gather needed documentation
Identify unpaid or short‑paid invoices, review reason codes, and validate claims within set timelines
Document all collection and follow‑up activities and contact customers regularly to ensure EDI processes function smoothly
Recommend accounts for escalation when necessary
Process valid claims accurately and on schedule, meeting monthly productivity and accuracy targets (minimum 90%, goal 100%)
Issue bill‑backs for invalid claims and work with sales by providing required documentation for customer discussions
Follow up with sales and customers at least twice per month until resolutions are complete
Review and correctly apply customer account credits
Validate and process outdated candy credits and non‑compliance fines in a timely manner
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance or relevant experience
Minimum 1+ years of finance experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation
Must be a positive team player
Must have problem-solving skills
Ability to meet assigned deadlines
Preferred
3 years prior deductions, collections, and general AR experience
CPG experience is a plus
SAP experience
HighRadius experience
Company
Russell Stover Chocolates
Russell Stover Chocolates is a leader in the manufacturer of boxed chocolates.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Quentin Doumier
Chief Financial Officer
Ashley Colliver
Talent Acquisition Partner
Recent News
2023-12-23
2023-12-23
Company data provided by crunchbase