Accounts Receivable Specialist
Beyond Meat
Job Description
The Accounts Receivable Specialist position is responsible for managing and maintaining accounts receivable processes. This role involves tracking and the timely processing of incoming payments (cash applications and credit memos), ensuring accuracy in financial records, and collaborating with various departments to resolve any outstanding issues. The Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy cash flow and ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices and is a vital member of the Beyond Meat finance team.
TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
AR responsibilities, which involve:
Handle daily cash applications
Identify and resolve billing discrepancies (off invoice and short payments)
Create credit memo deductions in NetSuite which includes:
Obtain backup/supporting documentation from customer portals and other sources.
Organize and track documents with consistent naming convention
Analyze & retrieve customer deduction documents from customer’s vendor portals
Log detailed customer deductions in Excel or other ERP/TPM systems
Trade spend/deduction coding
Research and resolve short ship deduction (returns, shortages, overages, etc.)
Follow internal audit controls for SOX compliance
Collaborate with internal departments to address concerns and resolve billing issues
Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting
Additional Duties (as needed when A/R Manger is OOO)
Retrieve daily bank reports and customer remittances
Update Aging Report
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
BS or BA in a relevant field preferred with 4+ years of experience
Equivalent combination of education (HS or some college) and 8+ years of proven relevant work experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist or in a similar role
2+ years of work experience in the food or consumer packaged goods industry preferred
Experience working with an ERP system and TPM software
Proficient in Excel (V-Lookups, Tables, & Formulas)
Clear oral and written communication skills with customers and sales teams
Extremely organized and detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy
Able to handle high volume processing quickly, efficiently, and accurately
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
Analytical, tenacious, and great at research
Proactive with follow-through & follow-up
Preferred:
NetSuite experience
Prior experience working in a SOX environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position can be based remotely in the continental USA or at our California HQ in El Segundo.
**Annual salary commensurate with experience**
The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $60,000 and $70,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.
Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.