AR Accountant

Position Overview

The A/R Accountant works closely with our Cash Application and AR Control, managing reconciliations, producing reports, providing EDI invoice support and troubleshooting online payment issues. The role collaborates with internal departments and external customers to resolve billing errors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations for large retail accounts including AR, chargebacks, rebates, freight, and marketing expenses.
• Validate and dispute chargebacks for non-payment, shortages, freight, rebates, documents, EDI, etc.
• Ensure customer accounts are current and disputes are submitted within guidelines.
• Identify and address errors with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) files in coordination with ERP and EDI teams.
• Ensure all invoices are issued and successfully transmitted to customers through EDI.
• Process daily cash receipts in accordance with established procedures and apply them to the proper accounts.
• Maintain customer remit files and submit adjustments via credit/debit memos with accurate GL codes.
• Execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly closing activities and reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Utilize retail customer portals to extract necessary data.
• Collaborate with the Sales Team and external customers to obtain valid tax documentation, prepare tax adjustments, and assist with state tax audits.
• Adhere to all customer and supplier guidelines and notify departments when fines occur requiring corrective actions.
• Process remit exceptions using High Radius and maintain PowerBI Reports.
• Assist with new customer setups and provide project assistance as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Proven ability to make independent decisions and communicate effectively, with strong troubleshooting skills to resolve invoice discrepancies and implement efficiency gains.
• Acts as a team subject matter expert and is proficient at testing new applications or system upgrades.
• Displays a positive, initiative-taking attitude with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Demonstrated ERP skills and an understanding of Produce to Pay processes including order entry, shipping, invoicing, and cash applications.
• Experience working with EDI systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with PowerBI reporting considered a plus.
• Experience working with Big Box stores (e.g., Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart) is preferred.
• Familiarity with vendor portals such as Retaillink, Gateway, or Supplierhub.
• Strong reconciliation and research skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance, Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave and Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance and Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. Today, we have evolved into much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste, and from hoists and trash trucks to parts, service, and technology that keep your operation running smoothly. Proudly North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are also a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the industry, consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.