Account Receivables Specialist

Oregon Ice Cream's Corporate Headquarters (one of Northwest's oldest and largest ice cream manufacturers) is located in the Portland Metro Area located in Vancouver. Oregon Ice Cream is one of the nation's  premier manufacture of ice cream, sorbets, and yogurt desserts and is a Company based on strong ethics and values. Over the last several years, we have built a fantastic reputation of excellence with our clients  spanning the entire USA for making high quality specialty dessert items. We have grown from 45 employees to over 200 in the past 5 years and are rapidly growing to be a much larger company. If you want to work in an environment based on values, quality, and growth and possess the skills and character for working in our accounting group's accounts receivables, this job is a fit for you! This is a professional and fun environment working with business to business relationships.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-  include the following: Enters finalized cash receipts and updates accounts receivable ledger by customer. Researches discrepancies in payments, deductions from retail and wholesale accounts,  month end reconciliation of  customer account A/R postings to monthly deposit totals.Generates and mails monthly customer invoice statements.Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment.Researches NSF checks and contacts customers to arrange for repayment. Answers accounts receivable phone inquiries and follows up.Performs customers account collection duties by calling and/or mailing correspondence to customers as necessary in order to insure customers maintain their account as current (invoice paid within terms).Assists with related special projects as required.QUALIFICATIONS- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE-Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Accounting; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS-Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Fluent in English.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Emphasis placed on accuracy in transposing and accounting calculations.REASONING ABILITY-  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to understand basic accounting relationships between Assets, Liabilities and Equity.PHYSICAL DEMANDS- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.