What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable & Collections Representative position at Schwan's Company?
Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!
We are hiring an Accounts Receivable & Collections Representative in our Marshall, MN office. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing cash flow by managing all aspects related to Customer Finance, including, but not limited to cash application, collecting past due invoices, investigating and resolving customer finance concerns.
Responsibilities
The base compensation range for this position is $16.70 - $29.00 per hour. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base compensation, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected classes.
We are hiring an Accounts Receivable & Collections Representative in our Marshall, MN office. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing cash flow by managing all aspects related to Customer Finance, including, but not limited to cash application, collecting past due invoices, investigating and resolving customer finance concerns.
Responsibilities
- Payment and Deduction Management: Secure timely payments, resolve past-due accounts, and research deductions (e.g., pricing, promotions, OS&D) while engaging cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and prevent invalid deductions.
- Policy Compliance and Risk Management: Apply accounts receivable policies accurately, maintain confidentiality, and act as a liaison between customers and internal teams to resolve credit, pricing, and order-to-cash issues.
- Account Reconciliation and Adjustments: Process invoice corrections, ensure balanced accounts, and complete period-end reconciliations within specified timelines.
- Performance and Systems Optimization: Achieve KPIs such as ADP and Percent Current while leveraging advanced technical skills to utilize internal and external systems effectively.
- Process Improvement: Identify trends in deductions and implement proactive measures to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
- Relationship Building and Ethical Conduct: Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams while upholding company values, ethics, and standards.
- Education: Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent experience
- Years of Experience: Typically has 1-3 year’s related experience.
- Knowledge/Abilities/Skills: Intermediate Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); Demonstrates the ability to use observations to draw risk conclusions; Basic knowledge of SAP beneficial; Able to work effectively under limited supervision; Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines; Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; Intermediate ability to conduct numeric analysis; Attention to detail and accuracy; Basic problem solving skills; Organizational skills; Work effectively in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment; Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
The base compensation range for this position is $16.70 - $29.00 per hour. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base compensation, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected classes.
Salary : $17 - $29
