AR Accounts Receivable Associate  Company Overview: As one of New England’s leading spirits, wine and beer distributors, Horizon Beverage Group connects a network of makers, retailers and consumers across New England. Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, we employ more than 775 team members throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.   SUMMARY: The AR Associate is responsible for posting, applying, and balancing customer payments to the accounts receivable ledger, releasing customer orders as necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required of the AR Associate. Utilizes knowledge of basic accounting functions to post and apply customer payments in a timely manner. Release customer orders as needed adhering to specific company guidelines. Communicates with customers via telephone, in person, or via email regarding payment status of their account, requesting payments or reconciling their accounts receivable. Communicates, follows up and interacts regularly and effectively with sales people regarding payment status of customer accounts and enlists their efforts when necessary to accelerate the collection process. Meets defined department goals and activity metrics in accordance with predetermined timeframes. Organizes and maintains retention files such as copies of checks and action letters for required periods of time. EQUIPMENT USED Regularly uses calculator, desktop computer, multiline telephone system, printer, scanner, and general office equipment in completing daily job responsibilities. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILTY: Works under close supervision from Credit Manager. Follows established processes with routine daily functions, communication and collaboration as required Maintains limited contact with external customers by phone or email. SKILLS REQUIRED: High school diploma required with three or more years of accounts receivable experience. Knowledge of basic math formulas to sort, check, count and verify numbers and basic accounting principles to balance posted batches of payments. Basic PC skills required especially with MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook. Capacity to learn company ERP system. Understanding of accounting related to accounts receivable. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a team environment to define problems and work toward a solution. Ability to multitask, prioritize and work efficiently to meet deadlines.   What We Offer: Horizon Beverage Group provides benefits, support programs, resources and expertise to help employees live healthier and safer lives—at work, and on the road. Eligibility for the following benefits depends on employment status.   *Eligibility for the following benefits depends on employment status.  Competitive compensation package Harvard Pilgrim Medical insurance Guardian Dental insurance VSP vision insurance Hyatt Legal Plans Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Company paid Long Term Disability Company paid Life Insurance Confidential Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Insurance options Medicare Specialist for retirement planning 100% paid tuition for WSET and Cicerone certification programs   Horizon Beverage Group is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status.