Credit/Acct Receivable Analyst

Blue Diamond Growers•Sacramento, CA

4d•$49,600 - $64,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Credit/Acct Receivable Analyst supports the Company’s order-to-cash process through cash application, deductions, collections, and account resolution activities. The Analyst is assigned primarily to an Accounts Receivable workstream (“lane”) according to business needs. The workstreams include Cash Application & Adjustments, Deduction Management, and Collections & Account Resolution. Analysts are expected to develop cross-functional knowledge and cross-train across AR lanes to support operational flexibility and business continuity. The role ensures accurate and timely processing of customer payments, resolution of account discrepancies, research and settlement of deductions, and collection of outstanding receivables. It maintains internal controls and customer relationships while working with customers, Sales, Finance, and other business partners to support cash flow, reduce aged receivables, and improve AR performance. Depending on lane assignment and business needs, the Analyst may apply and post payments, prepare journal entries and adjustments, clear unapplied cash, research and resolve deductions, monitor receivables and pursue collections, address billing issues, prepare aging reports, and support audits. The role also provides documentation and account research to support deduction resolution and credit reviews, collaborates across AR and Credit lanes, and provides backup coverage as needed. The work is performed in an office environment under a hybrid model, with two or three days in the office based on business needs.

Requirements

1–3 years of Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Collections, or Deduction Management experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Experience with SAP, HighRadius, Blue Planner, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

Apply customer payments through automated and manual processes, including cash receipts, lockbox, ACH, and wire payments.
Upload HighRadius files and import payment files into SAP.
Prepare and post journal entries and account adjustments.
Clear unapplied cash, credits, repayments, and miscellaneous deductions; maintain payment documentation and daily cash activity reports; and transfer completed cash posting activity to Collections for follow-up.
Manage and research customer deductions in Blue Planner, maintain supporting documentation, match deductions to invoices or approved expenses within authorization limits, update statuses and resolution notes, and process COA deduction repayments as directed.
Coordinate with Collections and other business partners to resolve outstanding deductions.
Monitor AR aging and past-due balances and contact customers regarding payment status and collections.
Resolve billing issues, account discrepancies, and collection-related concerns.
Manage debit memo collections, rebills, write-offs, and approved adjustments.
Prepare AR aging reports and support audit requests.
Escalate delinquent accounts and partner with Sales and Finance on resolution strategies.
Support the Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst (Lane 2) with deduction resolution by providing payment documentation, claim support, account research, and collection follow-up as needed.
Support the Senior Credit Analyst (Lane 4) with customer payment history, account aging information, collection status updates, and documentation for credit reviews, risk assessments, and hold/release decisions.
Collaborate across lanes to resolve customer disputes, deductions, collections issues, and account reconciliation items.
Cross-train and provide backup coverage and operational support for other AR and Credit functions as business needs require.