Accounting Operations Analyst

Wm B Reily & Company; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Reily Foods Company in Elmwood Office RFC - New Orleans, LA 70123 is seeking an entry-level Accounting Operations Analyst to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, deductions management, and general accounting on a rotational basis.

You will perform journal entries, reconcile balances, handle vendor invoices, and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial processes. The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Excel skills with 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.

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 and supporting documentation.
• Process vendor invoices and address accounts payable issues and terms.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to understand work and its impact on other departments.
• Navigate company systems effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

MS Office

Excel (Pivot Tables)

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.