Accounts Receivable Analyst

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ice cream company is seeking an AR Analyst to manage billing, collections, and cash application functions. The ideal candidate will have an associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 annually depending on experience, promoting both individual growth and collaboration within teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, or related field.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain aging reports, ensuring timely follow-up on past-due balances.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding billing issues.
• Analyze account trends, identify risks, and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Equivalent Experience

Tools

ERP/financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE)

Job description

Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s/Edy’s, Skinny Cow, OREO®, Outshine and Frollies, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our DGIC team across our offices and factories is raising the bar on all things ice cream. Our growth has been tremendous in the past few years – moving from being #2 manufacturer in market to being #1 in 2024. The brands have strong investments in marketing support, quality improvements and exciting line extensions and innovation. DGIC has also been recognized by retail partners as the top manufacturer partner, winning the #1 position in the prestigious Advantage Award in 2024.

At DGIC, we don’t just hire for roles, we grow future business leaders. Here, everyone is encouraged to think like a general manager. That means owning your piece of the business, making bold decisions, and seeing the big picture. What makes us unique? You won’t just stay in your lane, you’ll get hands-on exposure to everything from Sales, Marketing and operations to Finance and Supply Chain. It’s like getting an MBA on the job (but with way more ice cream). If you’re curious, driven, and ready to learn a lot about a lot, this is the place to stretch your skills and fast-track your career.

Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you!

What to expect from Dreyer’s

At the heart of our culture are four core values that guide our actions and define how we work together. We Take Ownership by staying committed from start to finish, making thoughtful decisions, and focusing our efforts on initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and sustainability. We Do What Is Right by prioritizing transparency, setting clear roles and responsibilities, and speaking up when something doesn’t align with our values. We Seek to Improve through continuous innovation, embracing feedback, and learning from both our successes and setbacks. And We Are Better Together by making decisions that benefit the whole organization, fostering inclusion through diverse perspectives, and treating everyone with fairness and respect. These values are not just ideals—they are the behaviors we live by every day.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical AR Analyst to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the billing, collections, and cash application functions to ensure accurate and timely recording of accounts receivable transactions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable collaborating with internal and external customers to resolve discrepancies and improve AR processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Management

• Monitor and maintain aging reports, ensuring timely follow-up on past-due balances.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, chargebacks, and short/over payments.

Customer & Internal Collaboration

• Communicate professionally with customers regarding billing issues, payment status, and account resolutions.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to resolve invoice disputes.

Reporting & Analysis

• Analyze account trends, identify risks, and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and accounting standards.
• Continuously evaluate AR workflows and propose enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Equivalent Experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, or related field.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE).
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The pay scale disclosed below has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay scale for employees currently in this role is $50,000-$60,000 per year depending on experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.