Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable SpecialistSummary/Objective: The Accounts Receivable clerk is responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Receivable function including billing, cash posting and collections.Essential Functions:Generate and send out invoicesMaintain up-to-date billing systemAccurately apply incoming customer remittances, wire transfers, and cash deposits to the accounts receivable system.Perform account reconciliationsMonitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularitiesFollow up on, collect and allocate paymentsResearch and resolve payment discrepanciesGenerate age analysisReview AR aging to ensure complianceMaintain accounts receivable customer files and recordsInvestigate and resolve customer inquiriesProcess adjustmentsCommunicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personallyAssist with month-end closingCollect data and prepare monthly metricsSeek out and communicate opportunities to continuously improve, standardize and streamline the company's AR processesPerform other related duties as required or assignedPosition Requirements:High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, college level accounting classes preferred2-3 years experience as an accounts receivables clerkBasic computer skills Excel and word processingGood mathematical backgroundSome experience with spreadsheets and automated accounting systemsElectronic Data Interchange (EDI) experience is a plus.Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbersAbility to multi-task, prioritize and work efficientlyAbility to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof reading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customersAbility to work independently, self-starter, energeticAbility to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgmentAbility to use 10-key calculator for a variety of accounting functionsAbility to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environmentAbility to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum directionWork Environment:This job operates in a professional office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly involves talking, listening, standing and walking, and the use of hands and fingers.Frequently involves sitting and reaching with hands and arms.Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but additional hours of work are required during month-end, quarter-end, year-end, budgeting period and financial audits.Location:Index Fresh Corporate Office - Corona, CAAbout the Organization:Established in 1914, Index Fresh, Inc. is a worldwide marketer and distributor of avocados, sourcing from all major growing regions around the globe.

Index Fresh uses a hands on approach that places value in honesty, integrity and good old-fashioned common sense. We believe a handshake is as good as a contract and that consistency and reliability aren't merely important, they're required. Index Fresh has one goal and that's to be the most dependable avocado provider year-round.

We are proud of our team of talented and energetic individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and abilities dedicated to this common purpose. We take pride in being a great place to work and we want to see you succeed in your career and your life. Our team members are rewarded for good work, and we offer a generous compensation package that, dependent on your employment status, may include bonus package, health insurance, paid vacations and an employer matched 401(k).