Accounts Receivable Specialist

Lakeshore 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. This individual should have excellent attention to detail and have the ability to communicate effectively with other departments and customers.

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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in an accounts receivable role.
• Bachelor’s degree or completion of relevant college coursework preferred
• 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.
• Experience working with spreadsheets and AR systems, preferably VIP (Route Accounting System).
• Strong customer service orientation and effective communication skills.