What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable position at WOOD FRUITTICHER GROCERY CO INC?
About the RoleWe are looking for someone who is good with details. You will handle the AR side of our accounting department including posting payments, keeping accounts clean, and running down discrepancies. Over time, you will also cross train in the Accounts Payable side of things, so experience in either area works. This role does not include any collections.
Accounts Receivable (Primary Focus)
- Process and post lockbox payments, credit card transactions, checks, and cash receipts to the correct customer accounts
- Identify and resolve payment discrepancies and misapplied funds in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate customer account records
- Serve as a reliable point of contact for AR-related questions
Accounts Payable (Cross-Training)
You’ll also cross-train in AP over time, learning vendor invoice processing, payment runs, and credit card reconciliation to support the broader accounting team.
General Accounting Support
- Assist with account reconciliations and month-end close procedures
- Support financial reporting and other accounting duties as assigned
Why Join Us
Wood Fruitticher Grocery Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned foodservice distributor with deep roots in the Southeast. We take care of our people, operate with integrity, and invest in employees who want to grow. This role offers real cross-functional experience, a collaborative team environment, and the stability that comes with a company that’s been doing this for decades.
Qualifications:What We're Looking For
- 2–3 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting
- Hands-on experience with lockbox payments, credit card processing, or invoice management is a plus
- Strong attention to detail—you catch errors before they become problems
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Good communicator who can work through discrepancies with vendors or customers professionally
- Organized, dependable, and able to prioritize competing tasks without dropping the ball