Senior Accounting Specialist

Job Opportunity: Accounting Specialist, Senior

Are you a numbers-driven, organized professional ready to grow your career in finance? We’re looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Specialist to who will be responsible for timely, accurate cash applications and resolution of customer deductions. 

Key Result Areas:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Heavy data entry of cash receipts (Bank lockboxes, ACH/Wire payments and checks received in the mail).
• Upload cash receipts Excel template into the ERP system.
• Scan checks received via U.S. Mail into system. 
• Apply customer deductions and chargebacks.
• Communicate with customers regarding missing remittances.
• Post payments to customer accounts, retrieve copies of invoices and check support, route documents to proper departments.
• Reconcile cash batches.
• Perform initial research and interpretation of customer deductions including, but not limited to, billbacks, pricing errors and discounts, freight allowances, promotions, rebates, quality, shipping and sales tax.
• Gather appropriate deduction backup and disperse to the proper departments for handling. 
• Make initial collection effort for recovery of deductions that are determined to be unauthorized and follow up as needed.
• Proactively identify trends and assist in implementing processes to prevent invalid deductions.
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Accounting from Four‑year College or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications Required:

The type of experience required to effectively perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this position are: 

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions & percentages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficiency in data entry (10-key), MS Office Suite, and other accounting software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and comprehend detailed instructions and correspondence, memos, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable and general accounting procedures.
• Ability to provide written responses to common inquiries or complaints from customers, associates or management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize multiple tasks. 
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with accounting software and/or ERP systems (i.e. NetSuite, AS400).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Table analysis required).
• Familiar with cash application.

Competencies for Success:

• Drive teamwork and team spirit.
• Ability to give and receive feedback.
• Apply critical thinking to information received and evaluate what can be used for organizational success; take initiative to solve problems.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision but also in a team environment.
• Excellent time management skills. 
• High sense of urgency to resolve issues that arise.

Travel Required:

• Minimal

If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that champions growth, values precision, and delivers outstanding service, we’d love for you to join us as our next Senior Accounting Specialist at CFS Brands.
 

Join us in shaping the future of foodservices, health and hygiene!

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance including Vision and Dental
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount 
• Employment Assistance Program

CFS Brands:

Headquarters located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS BRANDS is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial hygiene products.

CFS BRANDS has maintained its industry-leading position and consistent growth with a strong focus on customer support and satisfaction, product variety and availability, and a unique ability to be a “one-stop shop” solution for a wide range of organizations. CFS BRANDS enjoys this competitive market advantage through its extensive network of brands and global manufacturing and distribution facilities. 

CFS BRANDS’s core products include dinnerware, drinkware, professional cookware, industrial hygiene products brushes and cleaning tools, dispensing systems, and healthcare meal service equipment. These products are provided through major distributors and customers across the country.

CFS BRANDS became a portfolio company of The Jordan Company (“TJC”), a private equity firm, in 2018. More information on CFS BRANDS can be found at www.cfsbrands.com. The Jordan Company website is www.thejordancompany.com.

CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.