Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

Bartlett, IL

FreshEdge is built on a united infrastructure of fresh food distributors collectively working to provide an unmatched assortment and service level across contiguous geographies via multiple locations and refrigerated facilities. We look forward to adding to our team and continuing our growth.

Essential Functions:

  • Vouch invoices to include three-way match and appropriate level of approval as needed
  • Code invoices to appropriate General Ledger account
  • Assist procurement staff with invoice reconciliation
  • Prepare check runs and print checks
  • Match check copies if needed to invoice for scanning
  • Correspond with vendors for resolutions of late payment or short pays
  • Call the vendor and verify the bank information and new billing address by following the established procedures
  • Review bank positive pay
  • Prepare un-invoiced receipts reports and coordinate with buyers for resolution and/or obtain invoices for payment
  • Assist Accounting Manager in preparing 1099s
  • Process intercompany purchase order and sales order reconciliations and payments
  • Handle certificate of insurance, resale certificates, W-9, and credit applications
  • Collect, batch and process drivers’ cash receipts (COD payments)
  • Collect and count Cash on Delivery (COD) payments from the company safe
  • Balance COD payments
  • Open, batch and post street mail payments
  • Post Lockbox and customer payments into accounting system
  • Process weekly customer ACH debit payments
  • Retrieve remittances for EFT paying customers
  • Clarify remittances on customer accounts via phone
  • Work with the collections team and other departments on payment discrepancies

Competencies, Education, and Experience:

  • Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • 2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred  
  • Proficient PC skills in CRM and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems- Produce Pro, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems
  • Well-organized with ability to prioritize
  • Highly resourceful
  • Listening skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving

 Compensation:

  • $22.00 - $24.00/hour

 Physical Demands:

  • Stand or sit for long periods of time

 Benefits:

  • Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Weekly Paid
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.