KeHE Distributors ยท 4 days ago
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23/hr - $31/hr
3+ years expKeHE Distributors is a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor committed to good living, good food, and good service. The Accounts Receivable Analyst will monitor customer receivables and take corrective actions to resolve open balances while establishing credibility within the organization.
AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Responsible for the creation and management of a resolution process
Establish and maintain account reconciliations using an analytical approach
Accomplish monthly team productivity goals and currency objectives
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining a portfolio of accounts, including but not limited to customer calls, resolution process development, account adjustments, reconciliations and monthly reporting
Analyze large amounts of data and present analysis effectively
Requires broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with complex AR aging
Works directly with customers regarding delinquent payments, investigates discrepancies and makes recommendations for resolution of discrepancies and customer deductions
Provides professional service with regard to sensitive issues, effectively answering questions and resolving both internal and external customer concerns
Makes recommendations for collections efforts and escalates issues with customer accounts to Accounting and Sales Management; follows up in a timely manner
Holds monthly conference calls and communicates effectively with Sales Management regarding status of customer accounts
Review collection techniques and provide feedback to management
Knowledge of collection procedures, policies and standards are essential
Knowledge of General Accounting Principles and the ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Be involved with or lead special projects as time or capabilities allow
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of 3 years business to business accounts receivable experience
Basic understanding of 3rd party invoice portal systems
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of MS Office products to include Excel, Word, Power Point
Responsible for the creation and management of a resolution process
Establish and maintain account reconciliations using an analytical approach
Accomplish monthly team productivity goals and currency objectives
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining a portfolio of accounts, including but not limited to customer calls, resolution process development, account adjustments, reconciliations and monthly reporting
Analyze large amounts of data and present analysis effectively
Requires broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with complex AR aging
Works directly with customers regarding delinquent payments, investigates discrepancies and makes recommendations for resolution of discrepancies and customer deductions
Provides professional service with regard to sensitive issues, effectively answering questions and resolving both internal and external customer concerns
Makes recommendations for collections efforts and escalates issues with customer accounts to Accounting and Sales Management; follows up in a timely manner
Holds monthly conference calls and communicates effectively with Sales Management regarding status of customer accounts
Review collection techniques and provide feedback to management
Knowledge of collection procedures, policies and standards are essential
Knowledge of General Accounting Principles and the ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Be involved with or lead special projects as time or capabilities allow
Preferred
Bachelor degree preferred
Experience with Customer Service, transportation systems, proof of deliveries, shortages, damages and deduction resolution a plus
Superior analytical, data mining & report creation skills
Excellent Excel skills are necessary to include V look-ups and pivot tables
Resourceful & well organized
Above average presentation & communication skills including excellent grammar, verbal and writing skills
High energy level
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature and flexibility are required traits
Exceptional negotiation and problem-solving skills
Must embrace change and be willing to work as change agent to continuously improve the Accounts Receivable process
Must maintain good attendance
Must maintain safe work practices
Maintain safeguards and confidential company information
Benefits
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Company
KeHE Distributors
KeHE Distributors is a fresh and natural, organic wholesale foods distributor.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TowerBrook Capital Partners
2019-05-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gene Carter
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Wilkinson
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-09-24
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2025-09-24
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