Accounts Receivable Associate (Entry Level Position)

at  Sysco Costa Rica

This position is a support function within the overall finance department. This position is responsible for processing and posting of customer invoices and payments and other related A/R functions as well as other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Responsible for the organization’s creditor and debtor accounts. Manages or performs work in some/all of the following areas:

• Accounts Payable invoice verification, payment authorization, and processing
• Reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers to identify improper charges, validate transactions and ensure accurate and timely payment of amounts due
• Accounts Receivable invoice generation and verification of customer credit approval
• Accounts Receivable payment processing and application to customer balances
• Receivable age analysis and reporting

REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years experience with Accounts Receivable or related environment.
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, reconcile and process all customer invoices.
• Correct/resolve invoice discrepancies/issues.
• Reconcile short pays and skipped invoices
• Scan/File all customer invoices
• Apply cash/checks to customer accounts
• Print, email customer A/R (Accounts Receivable) Statements
• Prepare A/R (Accounts Receivable) reporting. (monthly, ad hoc, etc

Responsible for the organization’s creditor and debtor accounts. Manages or performs work in some/all of the following areas:

• Accounts Payable invoice verification, payment authorization, and processing
• Reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers to identify improper charges, validate transactions and ensure accurate and timely payment of amounts due
• Accounts Receivable invoice generation and verification of customer credit approval
• Accounts Receivable payment processing and application to customer balances
• Receivable age analysis and reportin