Management - Accounting (Credit/AR)

At Lakeside, we're committed to growing our company - and our people. When you join the Lakeside team, you'll become part of our family. Since 1887 we've produced a diverse line of canned and frozen foods. We sell our products through major retailers, food service distributors and national restaurant chains. We're driven to find new, innovative ways to serve our customers and our community. And there's a seat at the table for you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position of Management - Accounting (Credit/AR) will offer a hardworking, team-oriented individual the opportunity to be responsible for Lakeside and its companies Accounts Receivable & Credit associated accounting duties to include certain Monthly and Fiscal Close responsibilities, Borrowing Base Worksheets, and Audits.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Supervision:

Supervise Accounts Receivable & Credit Personnel and assist in supervision of other accounting associates as designated by the Controller:

Delegate and schedule work
Deliver Appraisals
Assume accuracy and timeliness of all transactions and reports
Timeliness of receiving and accuracy of recording payments due the company
Develop and assist personnel

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Specifically responsible for accuracy, timeliness, reporting and filing of the following:

Accounting - reconciliation of accounts, accrual journals, back up daily responsibilities.
Monthly Close - ensure accurate recording of accounts receivable journals and also provide assistance to other team members and backup responsibilities.
Fiscal Close - accruals, auditor worksheets, determination of A/R allowance.

Insure collection of payments including the following:

Accurate and timely entry into ERP system.
Interaction with various departments including but not limited to: sales, customer service, traffic, invoicing and accounting.
Investigative analysis and collection on discrepancies/short payments/Rebate/Billback programs.
Credit reviews of new and existing customers.
Communication both verbal and written with customers and their designated representatives.
Timely and accurate financial reporting of Accounts Receivable & AR allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
Analysis, follow-up & reporting of past due invoices.
Assist in completing Income Tax worksheets.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent major and/or experience.
Three to six years accounting, general ledger experience, and managing in these areas.
ERP experience, specifically SAP experience preferred.
Working knowledge of Word and extensive knowledge of Excel.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, assure accuracy.
Teamwork - a personality to work and relate well with others.
Work Habits - able to plan and prioritize own workload, has orderly, logical sequence of process and files.
Problem solving skills.

TEAMWORK AT LAKESIDE (TAL):

Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole. Fully participate in TAL by "living" Lakeside's Standards of Conduct and being an active member of operational and project teams. By action and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.

Proactively create an environment that clearly and sincerely encourages the spirit of TAL in all areas of responsibility.

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Lakeside Foods welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.

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