Accounting Specialist

Southern Champion Tray, a busy manufacturing company based in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking an addition to its corporate accounting staff. We are looking for an individual who ithrives when working on a team that is dedicated to accuracy, values the customer and each other, and finds fulfillment in completion of thorough and accurate work.

POD / BILLING SPECIALIST JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for accurate and timely calculation, processing, and recording of high volume POD credits and billing functions.

POD PROCESS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews, sorts, and verifies POD reports received daily from customers
• Verifies customer purchases and payments; working with customers regarding discrepancies
• Reviews and verifies customer payments made
• Issues POD credit memos
• Works closely with Accounting, Customers, Sales, and Management when questions arise and approval amounts are required

BILLING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Workis with and shares daily responsibilities of invoicing and credits for Chattanooga distribution
• Invoices - Daily processing and preparing of invoices for mailing; involves reviewing status of orders shipped and verifying accuracy of calculations
• Credits - Working closely with Accounting, Customer Service, Sales, and Accounts Receivable receives, verifies, and processes internal and external credits for deductions and complaints

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with Office (especially Excel)
• Organized: high level of data accuracy/attention to detail
• Problem Solver: sees multiple facets of issues and ability to identify root causes
• Processed: able to follow strict steps consistently
• Good Communicator: able to inquire, challenge, affirm, or relay information assertively and effectively
• Accountability driver
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and perform different tasks effectively

Since 1927 Southern Champion Tray (SCT) has become a leading manufacturer and distributor of stock and custom paperboard packaging products for over 1,100 customers, such as Baskin-Robbins, Albertsons, Sysco, and Dairy Queen, in 13 countries across multiple industry segments, including bakery, restaurant/food-service, consumer packaged goods, and others. Still privately-held as a third generation family owned and operated business, SCT remains firmly committed to fostering a healthy corporate culture focused on people and values, embodied by over 750 resourceful team members. SCT's corporate office, production facility, and distribution center are located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. SCT also has a custom packaging solutions division located in Mansfield, Texas, which has been perennially ranked by CNN/Money Magazine as one of the top 100 places to live in the United States, and a corrugated manufacturing facility in Fairfield, OH, known as "The City of Opportunity."

More may be learned about SCT by visiting www.sctray.com.

SCT is an equal opportunity employer, and a drug-free workplace.

1st Shift - Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Downtown Location - 220 Compress Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405