Sosland Publishing Looking for Accounts Receivable at Kansas City, MO Full Time

Position Overview

This position supports the accounting department and reports to the Director of Accounting and HR. Responsibilities include the verification of pre-billing reports, invoicing, cash application, collections, customer service and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile pre-billing reports
• Prepare invoices and monthly statements with supporting documents for mail or electronic distribution
• Utilize customer portals as necessary to ensure timely distribution of invoices
• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts and reconcile to the daily deposit
• Make collection calls and send collection emails for past due accounts
• Document collection efforts and account updates in the CRM
• Collaborate with the sales department to effectively resolve customer disputes, identify potential bad debt write-offs and escalate uncollectible accounts to collection agency partners
• Communicate all billing and collection issues to supervisor as they arise
• Generate aged receivables, weekly revenue booking reports and other ad-hoc reports
• Submit publication filings to the U.S. Copyright Office
• May assist with weekly expense reports and backup AP duties

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proficient in MS Office products, including Excel
• Accurate data entry and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently, self-starter
• Detail oriented with high level of ethics, integrity, and commitment to GAAP procedures
• Focus on internal and external customer service
• Team player with strong work ethic and curiosity to learn new tasks
• Strong problem solving and resolution skills
• Seeks new opportunities to contribute and embraces change with a positive attitude

Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent work experience; preferably in accounting, finance, business or related field
• 2+ years of B2B accounts receivable, collections and cash application experience
• Knowledge of accounts receivable concepts and procedures
• Previous experience using accounting software and applications
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Relocation not offered; position location in our Kansas City office with a hybrid work schedule

Company Description

Since 1922, food industry professionals have relied on Sosland Publishing for timely information, news and commentary. Our broad selection of print and digital offerings provides rich editorial content and interactive tools to support industry leaders as they make informed decisions to adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace. Our publications reach tens of thousands of highly influential readers, and our online content generates millions of page views each year.

www.sosland.com

Since 1922, food industry professionals have relied on Sosland Publishing for timely information, news and commentary. Our broad selection of print and digital offerings provides rich editorial content and interactive tools to support industry leaders as they make informed decisions to adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace. Our publications reach tens of thousands of highly influential readers, and our online content generates millions of page views each year. www.sosland.com