Accounts Receivable Specialist in Hudsonville, Michigan at Cedar Crest Dairy

We are a growing organization in the distribution industry, expanding our operational capacity and building a high-performing accounting team. We believe in putting the right people in the right seats, and we are looking for a motivated Accounts Receivable professional who understands how the entire accounting process flows, not just data entry. Your contributions will help maintain the financial integrity of our family-run business.

What you'll do

• Enter and apply payments daily (checks, ACH, credit card).
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, and unapplied cash.
• Maintain accurate customer account histories and documentation.
• Contact customers regarding past due balances, missing remittances, or unclear payment details.
• Support AR Aging reviews and recommend follow up action.
• Reconcile distribution routes as needed.
• Identify patterns or recurring issues and communicate upstream appropriately.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the accounts receivable processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of AR or accounting experience (distribution or manufacturing background a plus).
• Strong understanding of accounting flow: billing → cash application → GL impact.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and basic analysis).
• Strong communication skills (phone and email).
• Investigative mindset — digs into what doesn’t balance instead of ignoring it.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with financial software; experience with IntegraSys is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.