Accounts Receivable Specialist

Join a premier, global leader in the manufacturing and consumer goods industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, our brands are staples in millions of households worldwide. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Harrisburg finance team. This is a high-impact role where you will manage the full cycle of receivables for some of the nation's largest retail and wholesale accounts.

The Role: What You’ll Do

• Full-Cycle AR: Manage a high volume of daily cash applications, including ACH, wires, and lockbox receipts.

• Deduction Resolution: Investigate and resolve customer short-pays and deductions related to trade promotions, pricing, and shipping discrepancies (a core focus of this role).

• B2B Collections: Partner with major retail accounts to resolve past-due balances through professional, solutions-oriented communication.

• Complex Reconciliations: Perform monthly account reconciliations and aging analysis to ensure the integrity of the sub-ledger. Pay rate range is $21.50-$26.50 DOE. Please apply direct. Any questions contact [email protected].

salary: $21.5 - $26.5 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

You will manage a high volume of transactions, resolve complex payment discrepancies, and maintain relationships with our retail and wholesale partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately post daily cash receipts, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks, ensuring all entries align with the general ledger.

• Analyze and resolve customer short-payments or "deductions" related to trade promotions, damages, or pricing errors—a critical task in the food industry.

• Proactively reach out to overdue accounts to secure payment while maintaining a professional and collaborative relationship with customers.

• Conduct weekly and monthly reconciliations of aging reports to ensure the accuracy of the AR sub-ledger.

• Work closely with the Sales and Logistics teams to validate claims and streamline the "Order-to-Cash" process.

• Assist in gathering documentation for internal and external audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in B2B Accounts Receivable, preferably within CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) or food manufacturing.

• Expertise in ERP systems (such as SAP or JD Edwards) and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).

SkillsAccounts ReceivableCash PostingCredit Card ReceiptsPayments/Cash PostingCash ApplicationsEFT/Wire TransferSAPJD EdwardsachReconciliationCollectionsAging Receivablesdeductions
QualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: Experienced
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.