Accounting Assistant

Primary Location :

Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States of America

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

 

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.  Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. 

 

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for the accounts receivable process.  A solid understanding of how the accounts receivable process impacts financial statements is needed. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES AND TASKS:  

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows: 

 

• Accurately timely application of posting cash to client accounts. 

• Processes credit/debit memos and RMA’s as necessary.  

• Contacts Customers and/or sales personnel when necessary to follow-up on deductions and past due balances. 

• Maintains files of daily cash receipts. 

• Responds to customer service and sales personnel inquiries. 

• Assists as backup to A/P Clerk. 

• Assist with invoice uploads into customer portals 

• Assists in other various projects as needed. 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.   

 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3-5 years of experience in an Accounting, Accounts Receivable or Administrative/Clerical role. 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word. 

• Ability to plan, organizes, prioritize, and achieve effective time management.  

• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.  

• Sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines; self-directed. 

• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

 

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

• Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

• Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

 

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant.  The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. 

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. 

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment