Raley's Accounts Receivable Associate

Bashas'•West Sacramento, CA

12h•$22 - $28

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Associate performs accounting and administrative functions that support accurate financial processing, account reconciliation, collections, and customer service. The role helps maintain account accuracy, support financial operations, and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner. Work is performed in a normal business office environment; occasional travel to outside locations or meetings may be required. Permanent residency in California or Nevada is a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
One to three years of accounts receivable, collections, or accounting experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.
Knowledge of accounts receivable processes and accounting fundamentals.
Knowledge of customer account reconciliation and collections practices.
Knowledge of AR aging concepts and bad debt expense relationships.
Knowledge of general accounting entries and financial impacts.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications and accounting and financial software systems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and collect past-due balances while maintaining positive relationships.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, customer service, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and support vendors and stores with inquiries about past-due balances, duplicate payments, and unapplied credits.
Permanent residency in California or Nevada is required.
For internal applicants: no disciplinary action during the past six months; current leader recommendation and endorsement upon HR request; resume upload and answers to all application questions.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting or Business.
Experience with SAP or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Enter financial data into accounting systems and generate invoices and reports.
Maintain customer accounts and process past-due balances and open credits.
Reconcile accounts and research routine account inquiries.
Resolve account discrepancies and process corrections according to established procedures.
Analyze and reconcile customer accounts, payments, credits, and unpaid invoices.
Apply payments and credits accurately to customer accounts.
Review customer aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
Maintain understanding of accounts receivable processes and accounting impacts.
Partner with Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and other departments to reconcile accounts.
Reconcile vendor and general ledger accounts as needed.
Communicate with customers and vendors through phone calls, correspondence, and meetings.
Prepare, sort, file, copy, and distribute reports, invoices, spreadsheets, and other documentation.
Prepare and post accounting entries and adjustments.
Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.