Accounts Receivable Specialist

At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here!

WE Soda is the world’s largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.

Why Join WE Soda?

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
• Paid time off based on years of service with potential credit given for previous work experience.
• Company-paid transportation available for our Wyoming-based employees to our plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
• Flexible work schedule (may be available and will vary based on location and/or position).
• Relocation assistance may be available based on position.
  
  

Position Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Atlanta, GA)

Position Summary: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing and resolving high-value, long-standing open accounts for the WE Soda U.S business which generates ~ $1b gross sales. This remote position operates with a high degree of autonomy, independently overseeing complex commercial receivables portfolios while partnering cross-functionally with customer service, sales, and the broader finance team. Occasional travel to the Atlanta, GA office is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of High-Value and Long-Standing Open Accounts Receivable
• Daily & Weekly AR Aging Reporting, Cash Application, and Banking Activities
• Credit Risk Assessment and Documentation for Mining and Manufacturing Accounts
  
  

Activities

Collections:

• Independently manage and actively work a portfolio of high-balance, long-standing open accounts in the mining and manufacturing sector; develop and execute account-specific collection strategies to reduce aging and DSO.
• Escalate and recommend action on delinquent accounts, including payment plan negotiations, account holds, and referrals to legal or third-party collection resources.
• Collaborate with customer service and sales to investigate and resolve disputed invoices, short payments, and unapplied credits common in large commercial mining and manufacturing accounts.
  
  

Reporting

• Identify and accurately apply inbound payments across complex, multi-invoice accounts; resolve unapplied and misapplied cash in a timely manner.
• Prepare and distribute detailed AR aging reports highlighting long-standing open balances, high-risk accounts, collection activity status, and payment trends by customer for leadership review
• Support daily banking reconciliation, cash forecasting, and produce ad hoc reports as requested by finance leadership
  
  

Credit

• Maintain and update credit files annually using financial statement analysis, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) reports, and industry-specific risk considerations relevant to mining and manufacturing customers
• Conduct thorough credit investigations for new and existing commercial customers; establish and periodically review credit limits in accordance with the company’s Delegation of Authority (DOA), with particular attention to large-balance accounts common in mining and manufacturing supply chains
• Promptly respond to requests for account statements, balance confirmations, and invoice copies from customers or their auditors, especially for accounts with significant open balances
• Promptly respond to vendors on requests for a credit reference on customers
  
  

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited four-year college or university
• 3 years of Accounts Receivables experience
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel & Word
• Experience with SAP and/or Oracle
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fully remote environment with occasional travel to the Atlanta, GA office
  
  

Preferred Skills, Education, And Experience

• Experience in finance or commercial credit and collection within the mining, chemical processing, or soda ash production industry.
  
  

Final determination on pay will be made by HR and company leadership holistically considering the candidate’s education, experience, past performance, demonstrated leadership and influence.

WE Soda is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact WE Soda Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to humanresources@wesoda.com.