Accounts Receivable Specialist

PRADCO Outdoor Brands (PRADCO) manufactures and markets major hunting and fishing brands and products. We are a leader in producing game calls, scents, attractants, game feeders, game cameras, tree stands and fishing lures. PRADCO Hunting owns the brands Moultrie, Summit, Knight & Hale, Code Blue, Texas Hunter Products and Whitetail Institute. PRADCO Fishing owns more than 20 brands including Bobby Garland, Booyah, Heddon, Lindy, Rebel, Thill, and YUM. For more information on PRADCO products, please visit our website at www.pradcooutdoorbrands.com. PRADCO team members participate in a selection of outstanding benefits, including: Profit Sharing Trust, Excellent Medical/Dental/Drug/Vision benefits, and many other benefits.

Job Summary

This position will perform Accounts Receivable functions for PRADCO Outdoor Brands including deduction management, calculating allowances, issuing credits and account adjustments, collecting from delinquent accounts, account reconciliations, new customer account set ups, and assisting with state sales tax audits.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the deduction management process, working with both the customer and various internal teams, to research various types of deductions, such as shipping discrepancies, pricing issues, return issues, order entry errors, etc., and resolve them effectively and efficiently within the standard timeframe.
• Provide customers with detailed statements of account, copies of invoices, proof of deliveries (POD’s), Bills of Lading (BOL’s), etc. as requested by customers or as part of the deduction management process.
• Understand debits & credits and accurately issue credit memos, account adjustments, etc. in a timely manner, applying them when applicable. Ensure proper authorizations are received prior to processing.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding account delinquency resulting in a commitment of payment, payment status, or the understanding of why the customer cannot pay. Escalate payment issues to the Director of Credit & AR. Proper follow-up of delinquent accounts until they are current and/or customer issues have been resolved.
• Ability to maneuver customer portals to obtain payment information, remit details, and deduction documentation, among other things.
• Perform moderate to complex account reconciliations.
• Accurately process credit card payments.
• Prepare the daily bank deposit, sort & mail invoices, and act as a backup for the AR Inbox.
• Assist the Director of Credit & AR with state sales tax audits by gathering, obtaining, and submitting complete and accurate documentation according to the given timeline.
• Calculate customer allowances in accordance with current Vendor Agreements and the required cadence (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, or yearly) and true up as needed.
• Assist with collecting information during the new customer due diligence process and set up accounts under the direction of the Director of Credit & AR.
• Carry out other duties, responsibilities, and projects as may be assigned by the Director of Credit & AR in an effective manner.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field (or equivalent working experience) with a minimum of 3 years’ direct experience in an A/R capacity.
• Working knowledge of financial systems; preferably Infor M3.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Superior spreadsheet skills, specifically Microsoft Excel. V-Lookup and Pivot Table experience
• Finance or Accounting Preferred
• Working knowledge of Magento, CyberSource, and Adyen.
  
  

Essential Job Function

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, team oriented, keen attention to detail, solution focused.
• Equally comfortable working with both people and numbers.
• Demonstrate excellent time management & organizational skills.
• Ability to handle stress, multi-task, set priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Use logic and reasoning to offer solutions to problems.
• Able to grasp new concepts easily and quickly.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Partners well within department and across organizations.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.