Perry's Ice Cream

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Perry's Ice Cream  •  $20 - $23/hr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist

More Than "Just Another Office Job"

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you'll play an essential role in keeping our business running smoothly. If you take pride in staying organized, delivering exceptional customer service, and following through on the details that matter, you'll find a rewarding career on our Finance team. Every payment processed, customer interaction followed-through, and problem resolved helps support the success of our entire organization.

You'll Thrive in This Role If You...

  • Enjoy building positive relationships with customers over the phone and through email.
  • Believe that exceptional customer service applies to both internal teammates and external customers.
  • Like checking items off your to-do list and staying ahead of deadlines.
  • Are dependable and enjoy being the person others can count on.
  • Appreciate a structured workday with enough variety to keep things interesting.
  • Enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and finding solutions.
  • Are naturally organized and take ownership of your work from start to finish.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

As a member of the Finance Team, this position maintains the accounts receivable daily activities while delighting our internal and external customers. Also responsible for monitoring and reporting cash application activities to the finance department. Conducts various administrative duties to support the finance team as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Delight our internal and external customers.
  • Process various methods of cash application for our Customer Accounts
  • Answer the phones promptly to delight our customers.
  • Respond to Proof of Delivery requests in a timely manner.
  • Assist with balancing daily banking – process transfers if needed.
  • Contact customers over the phone/email for questions regarding payment processing
  • Scanning and filing of daily invoice records.
  • Process daily credit card upload to Payment Portal.
  • Assist in the month end statement process.
  • Maintain timely file room maintenance.
  • Assist Order Confirmation with sorting daily drivers’ bags.
  • Cross train with other members of the Finance Department
  • Other Finance Department duties as necessary
  • Supports the production of safe, quality foods and team member safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A.S. Degree or 2 yrs. prior related work experience in an accounting or administrative position.
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs including Outlook, Excel and Word

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attention to details and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of balancing debits and credit.
  • Strong customer service skills proactively anticipate needs, gathers information, and offers assistance/recommends solutions whenever a need arises; responsive to customer requests
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Beginner to intermediate Excel Skills.
  • Organize and prioritize work assignments in accordance with departmental needs, excellent organizational skills.
  • Accountability to complete work assignments in a timely and complete manner
  • Maintain professionalism and commitment to shared values; handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion and tact.

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 hourly rate commensurate with experience and other qualifications

Anyone interested in applying for this position must submit an online application: https://internal-perrysicecream.icims.com/ by 8/10/2026.

We are simultaneously sourcing external candidates for this position.

Perry's Ice Cream

About Perry's Ice Cream

Creating Smiles for More Than 100 Years!

From our humble beginnings in 1918, using hand cranks and horse-drawn delivery wagons, Perry’s Ice Cream has evolved to be one of the most modern production facilities in the country. Although we’re continuing to grow — with over 400 employees and distribution in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New England and Virginia — we’re still committed to the old-fashioned values that helped us achieve success. From our slow-cooking process where we make ice cream one batch at a time to supporting our community and neighbors, the Perry’s family is dedicated to making life better for generations to come.

Interested in working for Perry's? Check out our openings at https://www.perrysicecream.com/careers/

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Akron, New York
Year Founded
1918
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