Grocery Outlet · 1 day ago
Senior Accountant - Accounts Receivable
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expGrocery Outlet is committed to being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S. They are seeking a Senior Accountant for Accounts Receivable to support the finance team with monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and complex invoicing issues. The role requires collaboration across teams and a strong understanding of AR accounting principles.
Food and BeverageGroceryRetail
Responsibilities
Own and execute the monthly AR reconciliation and reporting process in SAP, ensuring all balances are accurate, timely, and fully supported by documentation
Prepare monthly journal entries including AR reserves, billing accruals, and reclasses in accordance with GAAP and company policies
Analyze and maintain the AR aging report, flagging overdue balances, identifying trends, and escalating risks to management
Collaborate with various teams to resolve complex invoicing and collections issues
Perform SOX controls and support internal/external audit requests including schedules, documentation, and walk-throughs
Maintain and update AR-related SOPs and desktop procedures to ensure accurate training and cross-functional coverage
Assist with the implementation and improvement of automation tools related to billing uploads, payment application, and data reporting
Lead the preparation of AR reserve and bad debt memos for quarter-end and year-end close cycles
Serve as subject matter expert for AR reconciliations, SAP AR modules, and support special projects and team initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
5+ years of experience, preferably a combination of both private industry and public accounting
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and AR accounting best practices
Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot on topics and projects quickly and effectively
Strong understanding of AR accounting principles and aging analysis
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills with demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and at various levels within a company
Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and operate with a sense of urgency
Fast learner who is willing to learn and can quickly understand new concepts
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data validation
Preferred
Familiarity with SOX controls related to Accounts Receivable is a plus
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is strongly preferred
Benefits
Annual Bonus Program
Equity
401(k) Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
Company
Grocery Outlet
The largest “extreme-value” grocer in the U.S. We have more than 200 locations in CA, ID, NV, OR, PA Washington.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$439M2019-10-01Post Ipo Equity· $439M
2019-06-20IPO
Leadership Team
Jason Potter
Chief Executive Officer
Andrea R Bortner
Chief Human Resources Officer
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