Accounts Receivable Associate

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Office - Mount Pleasant, PA 15666Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingDeLallo is seeking candidates for an Accounts Receivable Associate position.  This is a 100% in office role; Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; no remote or hybrid offered. This position will provide support to our Accounting department, performing responsibilities such as invoicing, payment documentation, account reconciliations, and handling various internal and external customer inquiries and requests.  Deliverables Post customer payments by researching backup documentation Generate and send out invoices Process credit card payments Research and apply unallocated cash Perform billing and collection and reporting activities Account reconciliation Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and payment discrepancies Collect on accounts by sending invoice reminders and communication to customers via phone, email, fax, and mail Verify the validity of account discrepancies Conduct account research and analysis Interaction with customers to resolve outstanding issues Collaborate with collections personnel to verify status of delinquent accounts Process Credit Memos for any adjustments such as shortages, price discrepancies, uncollectible write-offs, returns, damaged item credits or deductions Gather supporting documentation and back-up for credits and deductions Utilize computerized accounting software programs of Excel (VLOOKUP's/pivot tables, charts/graphs) Enter overages and shortage claims into system Identify and execute necessary process adjustments Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records Organize and maintain retention files Compile and sort documents and provide general administrative duties and back up support to receivables department; perform other accounting duties as requested Job Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree in Accounting is a plus 1-3 years previous accounts receivable or general accounting experience is a plus (i.e., solid understanding of basic accounting principles and collection regulations) Demonstrate a high degree of customer service orientation and negotiation skills High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word; demonstrate the ability to operate accounting and spreadsheet programs Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills Demonstrate high attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and follow-through, as well as confidentiality Possess a strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment Demonstrate clear, easy to understand, and professional written and oral communication skills Protect organization’s values by keeping information confidential Willingness to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities QualificationsWHY DELALLO You’ll be working in a collaborative and innovative environment with an abundance of opportunities to learn and develop. Here, you will find a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial mindset that is focused on the future. You will work with an amazing team that helps and supports professional growth as well as works as a team to make sure the job gets done.   COMPENSATION Competitive wages Bi-weekly pay 401k with company match TIME OFF Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired) Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas HEALTH INSURANCE & ANCILLARY BENEFITS (available after 14 days for full time employees) Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Hospital Indemnity Term Life Insurance Pre-tax spending accounts Free flu shots (all employees) LIFE EVENTS Short- term and Long-term disability Accident Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Career Advancement Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments Training & Development Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities Individualized Intern Development TEAM MEMBER PERKS Referral Program On-Line Purchase Discount Founded in 1950, the George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. As pioneers and leaders of the industry, we have expanded from our beginnings in Jeannette, PA, as a roadside Italian marketplace to multiple locations. Our corporate office and distribution center is in Mount Pleasant, PA, where we lead our national sales teams and operate our fleet to service customers. We operate three olive and antipasto production facilities in Mount Pleasant, Penn, PA, and Oroville, CA. In addition, we own and operate our very own olive orchard in Oroville, CA, as well as an industrial bakery in Bridgeville, PA. The tenured team at DeLallo is enthusiastic about the continued growth and innovation of our company. Because our owners participate in day-to-day operations, dedicated team members who exhibit a strong work ethic, teamwork and professionalism are recognized and can more rapidly further their careers. As our company continues to grow, so does our need to build a solid team who offers experience, education and specialization to key fields of operation and who can continue to drive innovation. DeLallo provides quality products and programs to create partnerships with customers, to build brand loyalty with consumers and to give employees a sense of pride in the products that they bring to the market—to delight their neighbors with innovative, authentic and wholesome foods.