Lakeshore Beverage · 13 hours ago
Accts Receivable Specialist
LSB-Halsted St - Chicago, IL 60609
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expLakeshore Beverage is currently seeking a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the accounting team. The accounts receivable specialist has responsibility for managing our receivables with a strong focus on collections, requiring excellent attention to detail and effective communication skills with other departments and customers.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Accurately post payments to customer accounts in a timely manner
Respond to customer and internal department inquiries via phone and email, providing prompt and professional assistance
Identify and escalate discrepancies to the management team, monitor slow-paying accounts, and recommend accounts for collection action as necessary
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable records, ensuring timely application of credits and collections, proper accounting of uncollectible amounts, and resolution of outstanding discrepancies
Manage all independent customer accounts for the warehouse, as well as selected key accounts serviced by multiple warehouse locations
Oversee and maintain the status of the Accounts Receivable (AR) aging report
Provide occasional evening coverage for route closings during team member PTO or scheduling needs
Qualification
Required
Minimum of two years of experience in an accounts receivable role
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and applicable collection regulations
Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, and manage financial transactions
High level of accuracy in data entry and attention to detail
Strong customer service orientation and effective communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or completion of relevant college coursework preferred
Experience working with spreadsheets and AR systems, preferably VIP (Route Accounting System)
Company
Lakeshore Beverage
Lakeshore Beverage is a Chicagoland beverage distributor who's passionate about bringing the world’s best beer and cider to the world’s best city.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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