Accounts Receivable Specialist

Clean Simple Eats is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing accounts receivable functions in a retail environment, particularly with large retailers. They should be skilled in handling discounts, allowances, chargebacks, and possess a solid understanding of financial systems. Experience with NetSuite is a plus. This position reports to our Controller.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable: Oversee the entire accounts receivable process, including accurate invoicing, timely collections, and clean reconciliations.
• Retailer Relations: Maintain relationships with large retail clients to address billing inquiries, disputes, and payment issues.
• Discounts: Process and manage discounting agreements, ensuring accurate application and compliance with terms.
• Allowances: Understand and manage allowance agreements, ensuring accurate application and compliance with terms.
• Chargebacks: Handle chargeback claims, analyze causes, and resolve discrepancies with retail clients.
• Follow-Up and Collection: Proactively follow up with customers to ensure timely payment, addressing any issues or delays. Push for payment or necessary supporting documentation as required, escalating issues to management when needed.
• Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Including managing Shopify transaction reconciliations to NetSuite. 
• Reporting: Generate and review accounts receivable reports, track key metrics, and provide insights to improve cash flow and collections.
• System Management: Utilize financial software and systems (NetSuite) to manage accounts receivable processes and maintain accurate records.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and relevant regulations. Assist with financial audits. 
• Month-end Close: Help with month end close tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, relevant experience managing both small, medium and large retail environments including discounts, allowances and chargebacks.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and retail billing practices.
• Proficient in financial software; experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills for dealing with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to follow up with customers and get results 
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite.

Salary: DOE

Location: Utah preferred, Remote or Hybrid (for candidates local to the Riverton/Salt Lake City area)

Position Type: Full-time

Benefits: 

• Paid time off (flexible)
• Paid holidays
• Insurance: Health, dental & vision
• 401(k) + Company match
• Free product allowance