Who are we?

Fresh Alliance, a Buyers Edge Platform brand, provides procurement services to distributors and foodservice operators with over 50+ years of experience in the fresh category. They procure products directly from 100+ premium growers/shippers and fresh processors, to deliver the best in quality and price. With a commitment to freshness, streamlined logistics, and k-12 services, Fresh Alliance redefines the industry standard, delivering a comprehensive solution and leverages high performance contracts supported by a wide variety of clients.

This position is hybrid based out of our Bannockburn, IL office. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. 

The Collections Specialist will work as part of the corporate finance team to collect funds and resolve payment discrepancies in all procurement and custom accounts.  This role will develop an in-depth knowledge of Produce Alliance's distributors and custom accounts.

Your impact:

Contact accounts to collect past due invoices Resolve issues and complaints concerning billing Identify issues attributing to account delinquency and address with the team lead Provide friendly and timely customer service Maintain accurate records of attempted contacts

About you:

1+ years' experience in an accounting related position preferred A high school diploma or GED - college degree in accounting or related field is preferred Microsoft Office (strong Excel skills preferred)

What's in this for you?

Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.

Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.

Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it! 

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.