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Accounts Receivable Specialist
On-Site: Hatfield, PA | Hourly
Why Join Clemens Food Group?
At Clemens Food Group, we’re more than just a food company—we’re a family-driven industry leader with a mission to deliver quality, innovation, and customer excellence. We invest in our people through mentorship, training, and career growth opportunities, ensuring that every team member has the resources to thrive. Join a team that values collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in an environment that supports your professional and personal development.
The Impact You’ll Make
As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining the financial health of our business. Your work will directly impact our ability to manage cash flow, reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and improve relationships with key customers. You'll be at the forefront of resolving deductions and past-due invoices, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and collaborating with internal teams to drive efficiency.
What You’ll Do
- Collections & Dispute Resolution – Investigate and resolve past-due invoices, identify deduction trends, and collaborate with internal teams to drive resolution.
- Financial Data Management – Work in SAP ERP to process credit memos, enter disputes, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Analytical Problem-Solving – Research deduction claims, identify root causes, and implement solutions to prevent future issues.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with sales, finance, and customer service to streamline dispute resolution and improve customer accounts.
- Process Improvement – Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and enhanced financial operations.
What Makes This Role Exciting?
- Hands-on financial experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in deductions, dispute resolution, and collections.
- Collaboration with sales, credit, and finance teams to make a tangible impact.
- A strong learning culture with structured onboarding, mentoring, and continuous development.
- Growth potential—this role serves as a great stepping stone into broader finance and leadership opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
- 1-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or accounts receivable.
- Strong background in collections and deduction management (shortages, damages, approvals).
- Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, charts) and SAP ERP systems.
- Problem-solver mindset—you enjoy investigating discrepancies and working towards resolutions.
- Strong communicator—comfortable collaborating across departments and handling negotiations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume
Your Future at Clemens
We don’t just hire for a job—we hire for a career. Many of our finance professionals grow into leadership roles, specializing in finance operations, credit management, or financial analysis. With a strong culture of development and internal mobility, this is a role where you can build your expertise and advance.
Application Note:
Clemens Food Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this search, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.