Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Over the last 35 years, we’ve worked hard to build The Chef’s Garden. It’s a unique niche - home to creativity, innovation, a commitment to excellence, and some of the best produce in the world.
What started as a small family farm has grown to include many more people - still family nonetheless. We’re humbled that you’d consider joining us in the work that we do.
The Accounts Receivable Representative is responsible for posting and applying all cash received by the company. This position is also responsible for all credit and collection processes. They ensure that the turn around on AR accounts is kept as short as possible and customer relationships are maintained and cultivated.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assist the sales team with set up of new customer accounts • Process customer payments daily and various weekly/monthly deposits (cash, check, credit card and direct deposit) • Provide customer statements, invoices, and credit memos as requested • Research customer questions(problems) and communicate with customers to resolve A/R issues • Obtain new customer credit history and determine credit worthiness. Based on this evaluation will advise appropriate payment terms. • Reevaluate credit worthiness of current customers by monitoring account activity • Handle and collect overdue accounts and resolve discrepancies in a systematic and effective manner in order to preserve the customer and cash flow. Make collection calls on all past due accounts • Provide superior customer service to our customers and coworkers • Any and all other duties as assigned
Qualifications • Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Business Central (or equivalent program) • Strong ability to work online in all capacities including research via portals, customer and vendor sites and banking • Abilities to maintain accounting ledgers and resolve discrepancies and maintain financial confidentiality • Ability to communicate both written and verbally with all levels of the organization and externally • Associates degree (Accounting) recommended • 2-years in an Accounts Receivable role with a focus on cash receipts • Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills • Strong customer service mentality
Expectations
Approach your role in ways that align with the core values of The Chef’s Garden.
Service-mentality: People always come first
Do things the right way: Commit to the extra step, minute, or method that leads to excellence
Commit to Quality: Care about the work that you do
Always work as a team both externally and internally.
Develop an understanding of the way that your role contributes to the larger mission of The Chef’s Garden:
To grow exceptional vegetables, care for each other and the land, and inspire a vegetable-forward future