March 19, 2025
Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist
We are looking for an experienced AR Specialist to fill in on a part-time basis for approximately 6 months. AR Specialist position will include daily invoicing of customers, depositing payments, and weekly collections communications to maintain timely receipts on customer accounts.
Work Location: Headquarters, Shawnee, KS
Department: Finance and Accounting
Job Type: Part-time, In-person - 29 hours per week
Reports to: Controller
Schier is the leading manufacturer of grease interceptors for commercial kitchens in the United States. While you may have never heard our name, odds are great that you've walked over the top of one of our products -- probably today. Over the last 20 years, we have earned the reputation as the product and knowledge leader in our field.
US sewers are aging poorly, and kitchen waste (food scraps and grease) is the leading cause of sewer problems: clogs, overflows, and capacity reduction. The resulting maintenance and repair costs taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Schier takes a unique and comprehensive approach to minimize this problem, and our dual commitment to environmental stewardship and fiscal prudence goes hand-in-hand. By blocking food waste from the sewer and preventing damage, we not only extend the life of sewers and save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars annually but also contribute to a healthier and cleaner environment.
Our focus is the kitchen waste market, but our purpose is service to people - specifically our employees. Employees that are respected and taken care of are better equipped, emotionally and financially, to be of service to their own families, communities, and Schier’s customers. By serving one another, we hope to have an exponentially good impact on the world.
We are thorough in the consideration and design of our jobs so that they are challenging, stable, and directly connected to company success. Our compensation approach is informed by our employee-service focus, and balances time-off, pace, pay, and benefits, including the unique wealth-building opportunity of our 100% ESOP structure. Our managers provide a transparent and information-rich environment that encourages employees to be more and more self-directed. The result is a culture that is found on the best teams - undramatic, good-natured and highly successful.
Humble (we value this trait first and foremost)
Self-motivated (our employees own stock in the company, we’re all entrepreneurs who pull our own weight)
Low-maintenance (emotionally intelligent, great on a team)
Process all Customer Receivable Accounts to maintain sales for current reporting to Customer Service
Maintain Days Delinquent Sales Outstanding of less than 1
Maintain Collection effectiveness index (CEI) better than 90%.
Compare purchase orders to sales orders for accuracy and create invoices.
Provide sales reps with accurate invoice details and sales reports on a monthly basis.
Monitor shipments for full deliveries, file missing/damaged shipments with the shipping company and ensure the customer receives full order/credit.
Send late notices to customers and make collection calls to maintain steady cash flow into the company.
Post customer prepayments into accounts and reconcile these payments on a monthly basis.
Monitor customer accounts for timely payments, control customer access to credit and communicate with customer service.
Review customer transfer reports and enter transfers from one Rep firm to another.
Experience in Accounts Receivable
Experience in Excel and proficient 10 key data entry skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Associates or Bachelors in Accounting or Business
Experience in multiple accounting software applications including Sage
As a member of our team you will have a manager who:
Gives clear directions
Makes sure you have the necessary tools
Acts with the greater good in mind
Delegates appropriately
Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company
Makes their expectations clear
Communicates well
Has effective meetings
Meets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if needed
Rewards and recognizes your performance