AR Analyst: Collections, Reconciliation & Deductions

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision and dental plans

401k with match

Career advancement

Learning and development

Job summary

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds in Los Angeles seeks an Accounts Receivable professional to perform daily collection calls, monitor non‑payments, and manage deductions. You will coordinate with sales and finance, prepare reconciliations, and respond to customer inquiries via phone and email.

The role requires 5+ years in AR with deduction research and strong Excel skills. This on-site position offers growth, robust benefits, and a dynamic team environment across The Wonderful Company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts receivable experience or combined equivalent of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with deduction research and reconciliation.
• Must be professional, maintain a high level of confidentiality, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate research to properly classify deductions as valid or invalid.
• Ability to think analytically, strategically, and execute problem solving measures.
• Strong negotiating, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient software and database skills; Oracle and Demantra knowledge a plus.
• Strong math, written and oral communication skills.
• Able to handle frequent changes and unexpected events.
• Collaborates with sales and trade management to resolve deductions.
• Prepare AR account reconciliations to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Manage complex customer accounts and perform day-to-day AR transactions.
• Intermediate Excel and pivot tables skills.
• Knowledge of vendor compliance and routing guides.
• Knowledge of vendor management service portals and search engines.
• Microsoft Office applications proficiency.
• Ability to generate ad hoc reports from Apex, Oracle and Demantra.
• Trains and mentors team members while adhering to credit policies.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Positive and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Make daily collection calls and email to customer AP or file claims.
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delays.
• Send statements and invoice copies to outstanding customers.
• Process daily chargebacks, identify, validate, disputes.
• Minimize deductions by communicating proper compliance procedures.
• Coordinate with sales and trade management to resolve client issues.
• Compile supporting documentation for validation and disputes.
• Follow procedures for processing receipts (ACH, wire, credit card, checks).
• Reconcile accounts weekly and monthly and resolve inquiries.
• Assist with cash application of customer accounts.
• Organize recovery timeline and initiate collection efforts.
• Communicate invoicing issues and outstanding payments via phone/email.
• Assist senior manager with ad hoc requests and projects.
• Analyze aged receivable documents.
• Assist with AR audit requests.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Deduction research

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Excel

Pivot tables

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Oracle

Demantra

Apex

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds in Los Angeles seeks an Accounts Receivable professional to perform daily collection calls, monitor non‑payments, and manage deductions. You will coordinate with sales and finance, prepare reconciliations, and respond to customer inquiries via phone and email.

The role requires 5+ years in AR with deduction research and strong Excel skills. This on-site position offers growth, robust benefits, and a dynamic team environment across The Wonderful Company.