Raley's Accounts Receivable Associate

Bashas•West Sacramento, CA

9h•Onsite

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; 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.
Ability to collect past-due balances while maintaining positive relationships.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Strong customer service skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to meet physical demands including extended sitting, frequent keyboarding, viewing a computer monitor, and occasional bending and/or lifting up to 30 pounds.
Permanent residency in California or Nevada is required.

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.
Support vendors and stores with inquiries regarding past-due balances, duplicate payments, and unapplied credits.