Ferrara, a company related to The Ferrero Group, is an emerging powerhouse in the North American confections and sweet snacking categories. A passionate team of more than 6,000 employees works together to share delight in every bite through leading brands that have shaped the industry for more than 100 years.
Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst
Job Location: Chicago
Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid - In office 3 days)
Want to make an impact?
The Accounts Receivable Analyst position is responsible to act as a liaison between internal and external customers to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may cause deductions and or delays in payments.
Ways you will make a difference
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Ongoing review of the customer Accounts Receivable portfolio and follow up with customers regarding past due payments
• Prepare and send out invoices
• Reconcile customer accounts
• Post cash receipt exceptions in High Radius
• Monitor cash which are unapplied
• Follow up with customers to obtain sufficient remittance advise in order to enhance automation within our High Radius cash application platform
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills that will make you successful
Competencies/Skills/Knowledge Required:

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ability to effectively communicate across all functions
• Detail-orientated and ability to plan and prioritize work effectively
• Ability to think critically and problem solve both independently and collaboratively under limited supervision
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment
• Proven experience working with and supporting sales teams; strong business acumen and interpersonal skills
• Proficient experience using key Excel functions, including: V-lookups, pivot tables, pivot charts and conditional formatting

Experiences that will support your success
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with CPG preferred
• Proficiency with the MS Excel and Office suite
• SAP Experience is a plus

Our diverse portfolio of nearly 35 brands includes SweeTARTS®, Trolli®, BRACH'S®, Black Forest® and NERDS®, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead®, Red Hots® and Now and Later®. Ferrara also manages the Keebler® and Famous Amos® businesses for The Ferrero Group. Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has an operational network of 20 locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution and R&D facilities. Learn more at www.ferrarausa.com.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

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