SUMMARY: This position processes all of the receivables for the Company, primarily cash receipts, credit memos, collections, and customer account reconciliations..

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Limoneira’s job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility. In most cases, the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly or monthly job duties.

• Creating and maintaining credit history files
• Analyzing and assessing the creditworthiness of account/client using external credit risk management tools/reports
• Managing the collection efforts/calls for accounts receivable portfolio
• Documenting daily collections activity – being responsible for the AR aging.
• Performing account/payment reconciliations – researching account/payment disputes and billing discrepancies.
• Responding to credit inquiries texter from external and internal clients
• Identifying bad debt or financial exposure responsible for preparing A/R Invoices for the company’s leased land revenue, Farm Management revenue, and other revenues;
• Responsible for Customer maintenance; including but not limited to entering information into a database, making changes to accounts when necessary, and providing information to Customers when needed
• Any other project assigned by Accounting Manager or management

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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 essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

A degree from a University Must be preferred, must have a high school diploma or equivalent; at least four years of experience in accounting processes with strong knowledge of credit and collections.

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and Excel. Have an excellent understanding of accounting software; must have a complete understanding of accounting

principles and concepts, including budgeting; must know data sorting and information understanding; Candidates should have excellent customer service, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

PERSONAL TRAITS:

Must be able to manage time and priorities; must be able to multi-task; must be clear and understandable when communicating verbally or in writing; must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude; must be able to maintain a neat work area; must be able to communicate openly; must be able to work successfully in a team atmosphere; must be able to prioritize work; must be able to work in a dynamic environment and function under pressure; must be able to accept constructive criticism

REASONING ABILITY:

Must be able to compare and contrast different values; must be able to make decisions regarding differing information; must be able to trace and correct errors