Accounting Operations Analyst

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Company Holidays

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Job summary

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC in New Orleans is seeking an Accounting Operations Analyst to support various accounting functions including Accounts Payable and Receivable. This entry-level role requires a B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, with 1-3 years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities include processing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and addressing customer deductions. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave, medical coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform journal entries and close-related tasks.
• Reconcile account balances.
• Research and resolve accounts receivable issues.
• Process vendor invoices and address accounts payable issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Excel functions

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry • Job Location: Elmwood Office RFC - New Orleans, LA 70123 • Position Type: Full Time • Job Category: Accounting

Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years. Our products include New England Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found at locations across the country.

The Accounting Operations Analyst is an entry-level role that supports multiple prongs of Accounting on a rotational basis – Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Deductions Management and General Accounting. Day‑to‑day responsibilities vary based on the department being supported at the time.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform journal entries and other close‑related tasks and analysis.
• Reconcile account balances.
• Research and address accounts receivable issues, outstanding balances and terms of payment.
• Resolve customer deductions by researching causation (including working in customer portals), providing documentation for collections or applying to appropriate expense accounts.
• Process vendor invoices, contact vendors to address accounts payable issues, outstanding balances and terms of payment.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to fully understand work and its impact on other departments and to support other teams with dependencies on accounting processes.
• Proficiently navigate company systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance of our employees.

Benefits

• 10 Paid Company Holidays.
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
• Comprehensive, affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for you and your family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources.
• Company‑Paid Disability.
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3 times annual compensation.
• And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being.

Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.

1-3 years of accounting experience.

Proficient in MS Office applications.

Excel skills must be that of a spreadsheet creator using functions, pivot tables and formulas to manipulate data.

High attention to detail with strong organizational, problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment.

Demonstrates initiative by looking for ways to improve efficiency and willingness to take on new assignments.

Reily Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer, Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.