AR Analyst (Fullerton, CA)

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.

WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON

• 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.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stationary position: Must be able to remain stationary 60% of the time.

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  Move: This role involves moving throughout the office and manufacturing space to meet with different team members.

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  Operate: Constantly operates a computer and other office machines such as printers and tablets.

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  Communicate: This role frequently communicates with team members and leaders regarding performance, risks, and priorities.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• 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

WHY WORK AT AVOCADO GREEN BRANDS?

• Be part of the change | work at an emerging company that is on the mission to increase sustainable and clean products.

• Culture | be part of a fun, collaborative and passionate team.

ONLY FOR JOB POSTING

Thank you very much for your interest in working for Avocado Green Brands. We appreciate your time and review each and every resume that is submitted. You will receive an email within 24 hours that confirms your application has been accepted by our applicant tracking system. If you are selected to participate in the interview process, you will receive an email within two weeks from our Talent Acquisition department.

Avocado Green Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Thank you very much for your interest in working for Avocado Green Brands. We appreciate your time and review each and every resume that is submitted. You will receive an email within 24 hours that confirms your application has been accepted by our applicant tracking system. If you are selected to participate in the interview process, you will receive an email within two weeks from our Talent Acquisition department.

Avocado Green Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.