Accounts Receivable

JBT

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

At JBT, what we do matters, and we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to fortify the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with Integrity - Collaborate with Humility - Grow with Agility - Innovate with Impact. The Accounts Receivable Associate will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients. This role is crucial in maintaining the financial health of the organization and ensuring smooth operations in the accounts receivable department. The Accounts Receivable Associate will be responsible for preparing, posting, verifying, and recording customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable. This includes creating invoices according to company practices and submitting them to customers. The associate will also maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions. Drafting correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections is another key responsibility, as well as identifying delinquent accounts by reviewing files and contacting delinquent accountholders to request payment. The role requires creating reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested and researching customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff. Collaboration is essential in this position, as the Accounts Receivable Associate will work closely with the AR lead to reconcile accounts receivable on a monthly basis. Additionally, the associate will assist in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger and help the Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month. The role also involves copying, filing, and retrieving materials for accounts receivable as needed and relaying changes of information to appropriate employees. Some assistance with accounts payable or revenue invoicing duties may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
• Collaborates with the AR lead to reconcile accounts receivable on a monthly basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Provides some help with AP or revenue invoicing duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, calculator, scanner, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Bonus Incentive Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• FSA, HSA
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Company Lunch Events
• Employee Assistance Program