Credit/Acct Receivable Analyst

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WORK ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE

The Accounts Receivable Analyst position is organized into specialized operational workstreams ("lanes"). Each Analyst is primarily assigned to one lane; however, all Analysts are expected to maintain working knowledge of and progressively cross-train in other lanes to support coverage, workload balancing, and business continuity. The essential functions listed below represent the collective responsibilities of the role and may be performed to varying degrees depending on lane assignment and business needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Lane 1: Cash Application & Adjustments

• Apply customer payments through automated and manual processes.
• Process cash receipts, lockbox, ACH, and wire payments.
• Upload HighRadius files and import payment files into SAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries and account adjustments.
• Clear unapplied cash, credits, repayments, and miscellaneous deductions.
• Maintain payment documentation and daily cash activity reports.
• Transfer completed cash posting activity to Collections for account follow-up.

Lane 3: Deduction Management

• Manage and research customer deductions in Blue Planner.
• Gather and maintain supporting documentation for deduction claims.
• Match deductions to invoices or approved expenses within authorization limits.
• Update deduction statuses, notes, and resolution activities.
• Process COA deduction repayments as directed.
• Coordinate with Collections and other business partners to resolve outstanding deductions.

Lane 5: Collections & Account Resolution

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and past-due balances.
• Contact customers regarding payment status and collection activities.
• Resolve billing issues, account discrepancies, and collection-related concerns.
• Manage debit memo collections, rebills, write-offs, and approved adjustments.
• Prepare AR aging reports and support audit requests.
• Escalate delinquent accounts and partner with Sales and Finance on resolution strategies.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with the Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst (Lane 2) to assist with deduction resolution by providing payment documentation, claim support, account research, and collection follow-up as needed.
• Support the Senior Credit Analyst (Lane 4) credit activities by providing customer payment history, account aging information, collection status updates, and documentation needed for credit reviews, risk assessments, and hold/release decisions.
• Collaborate across all lanes to ensure timely resolution of customer disputes, deductions, collections issues, and account reconciliation items.
• Provide backup coverage and operational support for other AR and Credit functions as business needs require

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred or
• 1-3 years of Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Collections, or Deduction Management experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Experience with SAP, HighRadius, Blue Planner, or similar systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• undefinedPHYSICAL DEMANDSSitting for prolonged periods.undefinedWORK ENVIRONMENTOffice environment, hybrid model 2/3 days in office as business needsundefinedBlue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer​EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .

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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

About Us

About Blue Diamond

In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values:

• To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers;
• To communicate directly and honestly; and
• To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment.

More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture.

Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion.

We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world.

After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value.

You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.