What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Accounts Receivable/Credit Manager position at United Salad Co.?
Location: Portland, OR - In Office - Not a Remote Position
FT/PT Status: Full Time -Monday–Friday, Standard Business Hours
Salary: $29-$33/hour – depending on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, PTO and 401(k)
About the Role
United Salad Co., a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest produce industry, is seeking a confident and capable Assistant Accounts Receivable/Credit Manager to assist our A/R team with daily activities. This is a hands-on role with responsibilities including the full accounts receivable cycle—credit, collections, cash application, and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of A/R operations for Corporate Accounts: aging, credit limits, collections, reconciliations, and customer contact.
- Daily customer payment applications.
- Cross training on the supporting team member’s duties for absence coverage.
- Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure timely resolution of invoice and billing discrepancies.
- Work closely with the Credit Manager to monitor receivables performance, DSO trends, and credit risk exposure.
- Leverage reporting tools and EDI processes to enhance efficiency and transparency.
- Contribute to weekly status meetings and be responsive to inquiries on aging and account status.
What We’re Looking For
- Accounts Receivable (A/R) experience in a high-volume distribution or logistics-based environment.
- Clear and effective communicator – ability to communication well with both internal team mates and sales staff as well as customers.
- Strong attention to detail in all aspects of role.
- Ability to effective manage time and multi-task on a routine basis.
- Experience with ERP systems (Produce Pro or AS400-style systems a plus).
- Prior experience with EDI (electronic data interchange) is required.
- Prior experience with customer portal systems and claims/dispute submission/resolution.
Experience/Educational Requirements
- Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or other relevant field
- 3 years work experience in Accounts Receivable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word and Excel
- Intermediate level user of Microsoft Excel
- All job offers are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug screen
Salary : $29 - $33