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Accounts Receivable Representative

Stratas Foods
Memphis, Tennessee
Full time
1 day ago

Company Description

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Representative will control and resolve customer invoice deductions. The Accounts Receivable Representative’s objectives are to minimize the open balance of unresolved deductions, maximize collections of invalid deductions, and identify trends and corrective actions to prevent recurring deductions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Manage customer information to ensure successful resolution of any customer deductions from payments upon request.  Manage collection activity to minimize the aging of open receivables, including disputed deduction claims.  

2. Contact customers to determine the nature/details of the customer’s claim and to obtain deduction back-up. 

3. Research the customer’s claim to determine validity and proper handling: 

4. For validated deductions, determine and execute the appropriate method to clear the deduction from the customer’s account. 

5. For invalid deductions, contact the customer to secure repayment. Follow up on payment status and escalate to management for collection assistance, as needed. 

6. Identify deduction trends and research root causes to minimize future deductions. Provide information to Sales and Customer Service to assist with controlling the customer’s deduction practices. 

7. Maintain deduction database information in Blacksmith system. 

8. Utilize the IBM mainframe system to obtain A/R and shipment information as part of the deduction research Process. Update the system as needed to properly reflect the details of open deductions. 

9. Prepare reports as needed to track the status of deduction balances, to categorize deductions and to communicate progress to Stratas management. 

10. Function effectively within the Deduction Resolution Team, including providing coverage for absent co-workers, cross training on co-worker’s assigned accounts, and team process improvement activities.  

11. Actively support continual process improvement of our business processes through analyzing department workflow and recommending enhancements to management.  Participate as assigned on special projects or project teams. 

12. Other projects as requested by management to support the Deduction Resolution function. 

Qualifications

Education:  Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent work experience. College degree preferred.

Experience: 1 - 3 years preferred of deduction resolution or collections experience. Sales/customer service/logistics experience preferred.

Equipment/Software Skills: Data Entry accuracy and speed. Strong PC skills – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook primarily). Must be able to quickly learn new system applications. Experience working with multiple system applications is preferred.

Competencies 

Additional Information

Physical: Typical activities may include prolonged periods of sitting or standing, using a computer, and occasional movement within the workplace. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds. 

Sensory: Requires clear verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and others. Active listening and attention to detail are essential. 

Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing demands. Requires strong organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion. 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

 

 

 

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