Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the role

The Chefs' Warehouse, a broadline food service distributor serving chefs worldwide, is looking for a Credit & Collections AR Specialist. Working under the direction of the Corporate Credit Manager, the specialist maintains accounts receivable records and resolves credit issues.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and identify past-due accounts, contacting them by phone and email daily
• Resolve billing and customer credit issues and negotiate payment plans when needed
• Maintain customer profiles and ensure accurate information from the sales team is entered into the database
• Obtain and email requested proof of delivery documents and credit memos
• Process customer claims, chargebacks, returns and NSF items
• Answer AR phone and email inquiries and follow up
• Guide the cash applications team on applying customer payments correctly and reconcile misapplied or unapplied cash
• Assist with special projects and provide weekly reports to the Corporate Credit Manager

Required profile

• Associate's degree in accounting or comparable work experience
• 2 years of accounts receivable experience, preferably in the food industry
• Organized, detailed, able to multitask and work independently

Required skills

• JDE, Oracle, Canopy, Aspen ERP or Blackline; ARM systems experience preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What we offer

• Salary between $65,000 and $72,000
• Paid vacation and holidays, health, dental and medical benefits
• Weekly pay, life insurance and 401k
• 5% discount on food products, employee discounts for travel and events
• Employee stock purchase plan