About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Accounts Receivable role supports the Foodservice order-to-cash function. You will learn core AR processes, support daily cash application and collections activities, investigate account discrepancies, and help maintain accurate customer account records.

• Process incoming customer payments and apply cash accurately to customer accounts
• Analyze aged receivables and support collection activities to reduce outstanding balances
• Research deductions, rebates, short payments, and invoice discrepancies with customers and internal partners
• Execute AR transactions and prepare routine reports in SAP and related finance systems
• Maintain documentation, correspondence, and audit support materials for AR transactions
• Support month-end close activities and provide data for accounting reconciliations
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve disputes and improve order-to-cash workflows
• Identify opportunities to streamline AR processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting accuracy

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, deductions management, or customer account reconciliation (business-to-business preferred)
• Experience applying cash, researching payment discrepancies, and managing aged receivables
• Working knowledge of order-to-cash processes, basic accounting principles, and AR controls
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook for reporting and communication
• Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and clear communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems; HighRadius or similar AR automation tools a plus
• Prior exposure to month-end close tasks, audit support, and process documentation
• Demonstrated success resolving customer account issues through research and cross-functional follow-up

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Compensation & Schedule

• Base salary: $50,000 — $65,000 per year
• Bonus: approximately 8% annual bonus opportunity
• Employment type: Full-time
• Work model: Hybrid (local to Ny State Campus, NY required)

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Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and performance development plans
• Hybrid work schedule and summer Fridays (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend)
• Flexible business casual dress code (jean friendly)
• Free coffee and an inclusive workplace culture

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Why Join

This role is a strong opportunity to build foundational accounting and finance experience within an established foodservice-focused finance team. You’ll work cross-functionally, gain hands-on SAP and AR process exposure, and contribute to improving order-to-cash performance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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