Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UNFI is North America’s premier grocery wholesaler with a finance and accounting team that supports the company’s financial health and growth. The Accounts Receivable Representative manages incoming payments, generates accurate invoices, maintains customer account records, monitors outstanding balances, resolves billing issues, and supports collections and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Invoicing & Billing: Generate and distribute accurate invoices and statements to customers in a timely manner
- Payment Processing: Record and reconcile incoming payments (checks, ACH, credit cards, wire transfers) and accurately apply them to the correct customer accounts
- Collections: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports, identify overdue accounts, and contact clients via email or phone to secure payment
- Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or customer queries regarding their accounts
- Account Reconciliation: Maintain and update files, ledger accounts, and customer records
- Reporting: Assist in generating periodic reports for management on aging accounts and collection progress
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent on-the-job experience)
- 0-2 years of experience in accounting, billing, or general office administration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and familiarity with accounting software
- Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
- Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
- This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence
- This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons
- Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties
Benefits
- Competitive 401k
- Competitive PTO plan
- Remote
- Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Mentorship program/developmental opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- Paid holidays and parental leave
- 401K Program
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
- Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements
Company Overview
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