Fully Remote | 1099 Independent Contractor
ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Bookkeeping Specialist to fully own the Accounts Receivable function in QuickBooks, with a strong focus on deduction management and recovery for food distributors such as KeHE, UNFI, and Amazon.
This role includes hands-on bookkeeping as well as analytical and follow-up work. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating independently, managing complexity, and driving issues to resolution without constant supervision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Full ownership of Accounts Receivable in QuickBooks Desktop / Enterprise • Enter, apply, and reconcile customer payments accurately • Post, track, and reconcile deductions, credits, and short payments • Manage and reconcile distributor and Amazon A/R transactions • Research and resolve payments received without remittance • Decode, analyze, and dispute deductions (shortage, pricing, compliance, promotions, damage, etc.) • Maintain clean A/R aging, customer ledgers, and supporting documentation • Reconcile distributor statements and investigate discrepancies • Follow up persistently with distributor and Amazon A/P teams until resolution • Track deduction recovery progress and ensure proper documentation • Record recovered funds, credits, and approved write-offs correctly in QuickBooks • Provide visibility into open deductions, aging, and A/R exposure when requested
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • Proven A/R experience in food or CPG businesses • Hands-on experience managing KeHE, UNFI, and Amazon A/R • Strong deduction research, dispute, and recovery background • Experience handling payments without remittance • Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop / Enterprise • Extremely self-organized and able to work independently • Comfortable performing day-to-day bookkeeping, not just analysis
ROLE DETAILS • Part-time, ongoing engagement • Fully remote • 1099 independent contractor • Flexible hours with consistent weekly availability • Competitive hourly rate or monthly retainer based on experience
This is a remote position.