Manager, Accounts Receivable Los Angeles, CA

Guayaki; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Yerba Madre is seeking an Accounts Receivables Manager to lead the AR team, oversee cash applications, and manage month-end close in a hybrid Los Angeles setting.

The role collaborates with Finance, Sales and Operations to resolve disputes, approve write-offs, and implement AR process improvements while aligning with company values and commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 6-8 years of accounts receivable experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the AR team and delegate tasks.
• Ensure timely and accurate cash application and posting of receivables.
• Coordinate month-end close for AR and perform reconciliations.
• Approve write-offs when appropriate and manage disputes and adjustments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales and Operations and support ad hoc management requests.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Word

iOS

PC formats

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At Yerba Madre, we're more than a beverage company-we're a movement inspired to help people Come to Life. Rooted in the sacred energy of yerba mate, a magical drink like no other, our products are designed to make you feel not just awake, but truly alive. Through a regenerative, circular business model-from sip to seed to shelf-we turn fans into agents of change who give back more than they take. By honoring yerba mate culture, strengthening communities, and restoring the Atlantic Forest, we create a positive impact on both people and planet.

As a company, our core values and fundamental beliefs are guided by these four principles that shape how our company operates:

• Alive with Energy: We bring vitality to everything we do
• Brave the Unknown: We lead with conviction and unafraid to disrupt
• Sacred Service: We lead with care and serve from the heart
• Resilient Roots: We grow stronger together a help others do the same

If this resonates with you, we invite you to Come to Life with us.

We are looking for an Accounts Receivables Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all accounts receivable functions. This includes, but is not limited to, cash application, deductions, researching customer and internal inquiries, and monitoring, reporting, and resolving collection activity for accounts receivables. The ideal candidate will ensure that these tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner, always mindful of customer perception. This role will involve interactions with cross-functional departments, including Finance, Sales, and Operations.

This role is required to work a hybrid schedule; 3 days a week on-site in our Los Angeles office.

How you'll help:

• Lead day-to-day operations for the AR Team, providing clear delegation and feedback on performance.
• Oversee timely and accurate cash applications.
• Coordinate the month-end close process for AR, complete month end reconciliations.
• Approve write-offs for various reasons, including contractual obligations, promotions, or other circumstances when open balances are not collectible.
• Plan and implement special program/billing initiatives
• Utilize analytical and technical tools, such as Excel, to research and address receivable/cash allocation-related inquiries, communicating findings clearly.
• Proactively investigate questionable data and elevate findings as needed.
• Resolve invoice disputes, billing, and cash posting exceptions.
• Identify, clarify, and improve existing procedures and processes, providing recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor Credit lines and review release orders required.
• Plan and implement quality assurance/controls for all AR processes.
• Collaborate within the team and across the wider business.
• Support and respond to ad hoc requests from Senior Management
• Coordinate Audit requests for all Order to Cash items.
• Conduct monthly regional calls to review accounts of concern with area and regional managers, providing feedback for process improvements
• Serve as the point of contact to the Director of Sales regarding top chain accounts, identifying concerns or gaps in timely cash flow
• Manage the accuracy and timely posting of cash receipts
• Research and resolve unidentified or unapplied cash to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Provide support to research and reconcile any payment remittances
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily and weekly deadlines
• Offer general support to other members of the accounting team during month-end close

Here's what you'll provide:

• Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Accounting/Finance: 6-8 years of relevant experience
  • Leadership: 5+ years of relevant experience
• Computer Skills:
  • Standard proficiency in Excel and Word
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment
  • Familiarity with iOS, PC formats

How you'll be successful:

• Effective Leadership: Successfully lead day-to-day operations for the AR Team by providing clear delegation and constructive feedback on performance. This ensures a well-coordinated and motivated team, contributing to the overall success of the accounts receivable functions.
• Strategic Oversight: Oversee timely and accurate cash applications, coordinate the month-end close process for AR, and approve write-offs based on various considerations. This strategic oversight ensures financial accuracy, compliance, and effective resolution of outstanding balances, fostering a streamlined and efficient accounts receivable process.
• Process Improvement and Collaboration: Identify, clarify, and improve existing procedures and processes, actively collaborating within the team and across the wider business. This includes implementing quality assurance/controls and participating in special program/billing initiatives. Proactively responding to ad hoc requests and coordinating audit activities demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and strengthens collaboration with various stakeholders, contributing to the overall success of the accounts receivable department.

What we offer:

The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors; actual pay offered may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Sales commissions and/or variable pay plans are also offered depending on the position (ex: monthly, quarterly, annual bonuses). Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package including top-tier benefits, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and disability, mental health benefits, paid medical leave, paid company holidays, and paid time off, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement within our team!

Salary Range

$80,500 - $105,000 USD

Yerba Madre-formerly Guayaki Yerba Mate-is the nearly 30-year pioneer of regenerative yerba mate [yer-bah ma-tay] and the category leader in ready-to-drink mate beverages across North America. The name Yerba Madre, meaning "Mother Herb," is a tribute to Mother Earth and the ancestral wisdom of the Indigenous communities who have cultivated yerba mate for generations -a reflection of the values the brand has championed since day one.

Headquartered in Oakland and Los Angeles, California, Yerba Madre sources organic, shade-grown yerba mate in direct partnership with 255 family farmers and Indigenous communities across Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Using its Market Driven Regeneration model, every purchase helps reforest the Atlantic Forest, support fair trade premiums, and build long-term economic resilience for grower communities.

In 2025, the brand became the world's first yerba mate to achieve Regenerative Organic Certified Gold status-setting a new global standard for ecological integrity, cultural respect, and environmental restoration.

As an original founding member of the B Corp community and a founding member of the Purpose Pledge, Yerba Madre is committed to ethical business practices across ten key pillars, including climate positivity, living wages, circularity, and inclusion. Yerba Madre is available in over 45,000 retail locations across the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit www.YerbaMadre.com.

Yerba Madre is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.