Clemens Food Group · 1 week ago
Account Receivable Lead
Clemens Food Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned company committed to sustainable success. As the Accounts Receivable Lead, you will oversee full-cycle AR for major food service accounts, lead a team of AR professionals, and ensure compliance and accuracy in cash application processes.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Lead daily AR operations supporting national and high-volume food service accounts
Oversee collections, deductions, and cash application accuracy within SAP and EDI systems
Monitor credit limits, customer payment performance, and key AR metrics
Partner with Sales, Finance, IT, and Customer Support to resolve billing issues and drive process improvements
Supervise and develop a team of five AR Specialists, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and growth
Analyze deduction trends and drive continuous improvement to reduce DSO and strengthen cash flow
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in B2B Accounts Receivable or Credit with exposure to high-volume deductions
1+ year of experience supervising, leading, or training an AR or Credit team
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and EDI processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Background in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer goods
Experience working with Retail, Foodservice, or Big Box customers
Familiarity with UKG systems or automated cash application tools
Benefits
Career Growth: A clear path for advancement into broader finance or leadership roles
Values-Based Culture: Work within a company that leads with integrity, stewardship, and respect
Company
Clemens Food Group
Founded in 1895, Clemens Food Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned vertically coordinated pork production operation, with sister organizations that include feed milling, farming, processing, transportation, and logistics.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-01-10
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