The posting
Job Description
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Who We Are
The Raley’s Companies is a private, family-owned, and purpose-driven retail company headquartered in West Sacramento, CA. Since our founding in 1935, our store operations have grown to include more than 235 locations across four states and four Tribal Nations under eight well-known banners: Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods, Raley’s O-N-E Market, Bashas’, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods and Bashas’ Diné Market. In addition, The Raley’s Companies bridges the divide between the physical and digital retail experiences through the operation of Fieldera and FieldTRUE. Built on a higher purpose, the organization and our over 21,000 employees are committed to quality offerings, exceptional service and doing right by our team members, communities, and planet.
Today, the Raley’s, Bel Air Markets, Nob Hill Foods and Raley’s O-N-E Market banners carry on Tom’s legacy of innovation by serving as more than grocery stores. Our purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time, has made Raley’s a trusted source for nutrition and wellness. We strive to enhance transparency and education in the food system to help customers make more informed, healthy food choices. We also serve as the destination for the best fresh products, affordable offerings, and personalized service.
Position Purpose
As our Accounts Receivable Associate, you will perform a variety of accounting and administrative functions that support accurate financial processing, account reconciliation, collections activities, and customer service. This role plays a key part in maintaining account accuracy, supporting financial operations, and ensuring timely resolution of account discrepancies.
What You’ll Do & How You’ll Make a Difference
• 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
Qualifications
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or G.E.D. • One (1) to three (3) years of accounts receivable, collections, or accounting experience • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered • Associate degree in Accounting or Business preferred • Experience with SAP or ERP systems preferred
Required Knowledge
• Accounts receivable processes and accounting fundamentals • Customer account reconciliation and collections practices • AR aging concepts and bad debt expense relationships • General accounting entries and financial impacts • Microsoft Office Suite applications • Accounting and financial software systems
Skills & Abilities
• 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 • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships • Ability to support vendors and stores with inquiries regarding past due balances, duplicate payments, and unapplied credits
Physical Demands
• Sitting for extended periods • Frequent keyboarding • Viewing computer monitor • Occasional bending and/or lifting up to 30 pounds
Work Environment
Work is performed in a normal business office environment. Occasional travel to outside locations or meetings may be required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Internal Applicants:
• No disciplinary action during the past 6 months. • Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide endorsement upon request from HR. • You must upload a resume and answer all application questions.
Permanent residency in California or Nevada is a condition of employment for this position. This means a job offer may be denied or rescinded and, if employed, employment may be terminated if an applicant/team member ceases to reside in these states.
Compensation: The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonably expects to pay for the position. The actual compensation offered to the selected individual(s) will depend on their relevant education, training, or experience, among other bona fide factors.
