Specialist, Credit

KeHE Distributors LLC
  • Naperville, IL
  • $16.54–$26.61 Per Hour
7 days ago

Job Description

Why Work for KeHE?

  • Full-time
  • Pay Range: $16.54/Hr. - $26.61/Hr.
  • Shift Days: , Shift Time:
  • Benefits after 30 days
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Credit Specialist supports the Accounts Receivable team by accurately processing credit and debit transactions, reconciling account data, and maintaining the integrity of financial records within the NTS system. This role is responsible for handling high-volume transaction processing with precision, preparing data, and ensuring the confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive company and customer information. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Enter reconciliation credits for Accounts Receivable teams within the NTS system.
  • Process high-volume credit and debit uploads accurately and efficiently.
  • Utilize advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Concatenate, Subtotals, text functions, etc.) to prepare, analyze, and upload financial data.
  • Review and validate data prior to upload to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and security of company and customer financial information.
  • Identify discrepancies or errors in data and apply critical thinking to resolve issues.
  • Support departmental initiatives, audits, and special projects as assigned.
  • Collaborate with AR team members and cross-functional business partners to resolve account issues.
  • Maintain consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  • Independently prioritize and organize workload to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
  • Adapt quickly to shifting business needs and changing priorities.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Format Cells, Convert to Number, Concatenate, Consolidate, Subtotals, and text functions (LEFT, RIGHT, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of accounts receivable and/or credit processes, including reconciliation practices and financial data entry.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with excellent multitasking ability in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on tasks.
  • Adaptability and flexibility in response to changing business needs.
  • Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential company and customer information.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate''s or bachelor''s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 0-1 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Credit strongly preferred; entry-level candidates with relevant coursework, internship experience, or transferable skills will be considered.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Requisition ID

2026-30218

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNaperville, IL
Salary$16.54–$26.61 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Credit Processingunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Distribution Channelunmatched
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
  • Follow Throughunmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
  • Vlookupsunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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