What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Joseph's Bakery?
The Company
Founded by Joseph Boghos, Joseph's Bakery started manufacturing Pita bread in a small local bakery in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1972. Driven by the growing demand for its fresh, delicious Pita, and by a dedication to quality and service, Joseph's built a foundation for continuing growth throughout New England and beyond.
Today, Joseph's is still a family-run company, now led by the third generation of the Boghos family. Joseph's is nationally known for its delicious baked goods, including Pita Bread, Lavash, Flatbread, Wraps and Tortillas as well as Pizza Dough and Pancakes.
Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the company's accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate billing, timely collection of payments, and proper recording of customer accounts. This role helps maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Joseph's Middle East Bakery is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Joseph's also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.
Founded by Joseph Boghos, Joseph's Bakery started manufacturing Pita bread in a small local bakery in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1972. Driven by the growing demand for its fresh, delicious Pita, and by a dedication to quality and service, Joseph's built a foundation for continuing growth throughout New England and beyond.
Today, Joseph's is still a family-run company, now led by the third generation of the Boghos family. Joseph's is nationally known for its delicious baked goods, including Pita Bread, Lavash, Flatbread, Wraps and Tortillas as well as Pizza Dough and Pancakes.
Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the company's accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate billing, timely collection of payments, and proper recording of customer accounts. This role helps maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue payments in accordance with company policies.
- Performed daily bank deposit, apply customer payments to accounts and ensure proper accounting entries.
- Validate and process customer deductions.
- Prepare and send invoices to customers accurately and on time.
- Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Resolve discrepancies, billing issues, and customer inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Generate and review AR reports for management, highlighting outstanding balances and potential issues.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Collaborate with other finance team members to support audits, reporting, and process improvements.
- Maintain accurate customer records and documentation.
- Support other finance functions as needed.
- Bachelors Degree and/or 2 years of experience.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or similar).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication both written and verbal and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite – Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, BI, etc.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- This position is fully onsite in Lawrence, MA.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Joseph's Middle East Bakery is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Joseph's also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.