• Accounts Receivable Specialist

    Sysco (Arlington Heights, IL)


    Job Summary:

    Responsible for processing and posting of customer invoices and payments and other related A/R functions and month end close tasks.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Payment processing and application of remittances to customer accounts.

    + Prepare journal entries and run reports for month end close and ensure that delegated tasks are completed in a timely manner.

    + Generate credit reports, review new customer applications and propose customer payment terms.

    + Meet with field sales representatives to review customer accounts that are delinquent and develop plan to collect payment and issue holds on accounts where applicable.

    + Work with the Global Support Center shared services team to investigate and provide supporting documentation for invoices not paid and to resolve incorrect claims.

    + Review the bad debt reserve to determine accounts that need to be accrued.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Education Required:

    + HS Diploma

    Education Preferred:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or equivalent

    Experience Required:

    + 2-3 years prior Accounts Receivable experience

    Experience Preferred:

    + 3-5 years prior Accounts Receivable experience

    Skills and Abilities:

    + Advanced computer skills required, proficient with MS office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

    + Proficiency with 10-key calculator

    + Proficient mathematical and analytical skills

    + Excellent accuracy, record keeping, organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills

    + Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills

    Physical Demands:

    + Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

    + This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive movements in wrists and arms on a frequent basis. Must be able to bend, reach and stoop occasionally. Must be able to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.​

    Work Environment:

    + General working conditions – exposed to adverse conditions 5% or less

    AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.