AR Specialist - Cash Application & AR Reporting @North American food and beverage brand

Overview

The role involves working as an AR Specialist to support the finance team with cash application, customer account management, collections, and AR reporting. The company is a well-established North American food and beverage brand known for its premium sparkling water products.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply incoming customer payments including ACH/EFT, wires, checks, and other payment methods.
• Match payments to invoices and investigate unapplied cash, short-pays, and discrepancies.
• Research and resolve customer deductions and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and reconciliations.
• Monitor AR aging and follow up on past-due balances.
• Send dunning letters and conduct customer follow-up calls for collections.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Reconcile customer accounts, cash receipts, and AR sub-ledgers.
• Prepare AR aging, cash clearing, and other AR reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to AR and cash.
• Ensure deductions and supporting documentation are properly recorded and tracked.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash application and AR processes.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of hands-on accounts receivable, cash application, or related accounting experience.
• Strong experience applying customer payments and resolving unapplied cash.
• Experience with AR aging, account reconciliation, and collections follow-up.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and lookup functions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume transactions.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple customer accounts and competing deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
• CPG, manufacturing, or distribution industry experience is preferred.
• Experience in a U.S.-based finance environment is desirable.
• Multi-entity or intercompany accounting experience is advantageous.
• Experience with EDI payments and remittance processes is a bonus.
• Professional accounting designation or progress toward one is a plus.

Benefits

• 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in the Philippines.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Gain hands-on experience and continuous learning.
• Collaborative & Innovative Team – Work alongside skilled professionals who value excellence.

Location

Remote, Philippines

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the provided application process.