Accounts Receivable Specialist - remote

Beyond Meat
Posted 9 months ago 69,000.00/USD Annually

Accounts Receivable Specialist

  • Remote
  • Accounting &Finance Finance
  • Full-Time

    COMPANY DESCRIPTION

    At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why cant you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes theylove while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plateand Beyond.

    TheAccounts 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. TheAccounts Receivable Specialistplays 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

      • Handle daily cash applications
      • Identify and resolve billing discrepancies (off invoice and short payments)
      • Create credit memo deductions in NetSuite which includes: 1. Obtain backup/supporting documentation from customer portals and other sources. 2. Organize and track documents with consistent naming convention 3. Analyze &retrieve customer deduction documents from customers vendor portals 4. Log detailed customer deductions in Excel or other ERP/TPM systems 5. 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

        QUALIFICATIONS

          • 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
          • Prefer NetSuite experience
          • Prefer prior experience working in a SOX environment

            $69,000 –$75,000 a year

            The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $69,000 and $75,000. 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, equity, 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.