AR Analyst (Fullerton, CA)

Avocado Green Brands•Fullerton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Avocado Green Brands is a mission-driven lifestyle and eco-luxury brand, fueled by green living, sustainability, radical honesty, authenticity, storytelling, social responsibility, and remarkable customer experiences. We make mattresses, bedding products, apparel and beauty products in California using the finest natural and organic materials. The mission of Avocado is to be the world’s most sustainable brand - the pinnacle of certified organic mattresses, luxury bedding, and quality wood furniture. As a mission driven company, Avocado asks all employees to uphold its high standards of environmental and social responsibility and support initiatives and strategies that help Avocado continue to raise the bar for what it means to be a sustainable company. AGB fun facts: We’re a certified B Corp and Climate Neutral certified. We donate 1% of revenues to vetted nonprofits through our commitment to 1% For the Planet. Our products are organic certified by GOTS. Our factories are powered by renewable energy and are approaching zero waste. We care for nearly 200,000 sheep and grow and produce our own natural latex from our own farms. THE ROLE Avocado is currently looking for an to be part of the Accounting and Finance team. You will be reporting to the Director of Accounting and Finance. Role Highlights & Key Projects Driving the Company's Cash Flow: You are directly responsible for converting sales into actual working capital. A key project often involves analyzing and reducing the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) metric, which has a massive and immediate impact on the company's financial health and ability to operate. Cross-Functional Dispute Resolution: You get to act as a financial detective. A major highlight is collaborating with Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service to untangle complex billing disputes, validate deduction chargebacks, and recover revenue while salvaging customer relationships. Process Automation and Optimization: AR is increasingly tech-driven. A common, high-impact project for an AR Analyst is helping implement or upgrade ERP systems (like NetSuite or SAP) to automate manual invoicing, streamline cash application, and build better aging reports. Note on Location: Here at Avocado Green Brands, we treasure teamwork and working together in person. Depending on the role, you will be working on-site at one of our Fullerton, CA locations Note on Pay Transparency:. The pay range for this role is $70,304 - 85,000Yearly.

Requirements

Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for navigating sensitive financial discussions with clients.
Analytical Thinking: The ability to spot trends in payment behaviors and investigate complex account discrepancies.
Attention to Detail: High accuracy in data entry and financial reconciliation.
Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

Invoicing and Billing: Generating, verifying, and issuing accurate invoices to clients for goods or services rendered.
Payment Processing (Cash Application): Accurately recording incoming payments (wires, ACH, checks, credit cards) to the correct customer accounts and specific invoices in the accounting system.
Collections Management: Proactively contacting clients regarding past-due accounts via phone or email, negotiating payment plans, and escalating severely delinquent accounts to management or external collection agencies when necessary.
Account Reconciliation: Investigating and resolving billing discrepancies, short payments, unallocated cash, and customer disputes.
Deduction and Chargeback Resolution: Analyzing deductions taken by customers (e.g., for damaged goods or promotional discounts) to determine if they are valid and processing the necessary credit memos.
Reporting and Analysis: Preparing weekly and monthly financial reports, most notably the Accounts Receivable Aging Report, and analyzing metrics like Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to assess the efficiency of the collections process.
Credit Evaluation: Assessing the creditworthiness of new customers by reviewing credit reports and financial statements to establish appropriate credit limits and terms.
Process Improvement: Identifying bottlenecks in the billing or collections process and recommending solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cash flow.

Benefits

Medical (HMO, PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision
100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with employer match
PTO
Volunteer days
Employee Product Purchase Program
Annual Bonus Plan
Training and Tools to be successful along with a strong partnership from your peers and leaders
Employee Wellness Program
Referral Bonus
Opportunity to grow