Accounts Receivable Analyst

**Position Summary** Chex Finer Foods is a third-generation, family-owned distributor of natural, specialty, and local foods serving independent and chain grocery customers. We are looking for a detail-oriented, customer-focused Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our Finance Team. In this role, you'll manage the full accounts receivable cycle - ensuring accuracy, supporting strong customer relationships, and helping maintain the healthy cash flow that keeps our business thriving. **Position Summary** Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, ensuring timely and accurate customer payments, maintaining strong relationships with our customers, and supporting a healthy cash flow for our growing business. Must thrive in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment and want to contribute to a team that keeps our business running smoothly. **Key Responsibilities** **Accounts Receivable Operations** - Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, from invoices to payment reconciliation. - Record and reconcile customer payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit card transactions. - Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing customer payments and resolving discrepancies. - Maintain up-to-date customer accounts and monitor AR aging reports to minimize overdue balances. **Credit and Risk Management** - Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers. - Establish and maintain credit limits and payment terms in accordance with company policies. - Collaborate with Sales and Operations to manage credit exposure and ensure smooth order fulfillment. **Collections and Customer Relations** - Implement proactive collection strategies to reduce days sales outstanding (DSO) and improve cash flow. - Address and resolve customer billing or payment issues quickly and professionally. - Build strong, service-oriented relationships with customers to promote on-time payments and continued business partnerships. **Skills and Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience). Professional certification is a plus. - 6-8 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Accounting Operations, ideally within food distribution, wholesale, or consumer goods industries. - Strong understanding of accounting principles and AR processes. - Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel. - Exceptional attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams. - Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.