Accounts Receivable Specialist

Ready to level up your finance career? Join URM Stores as an Accounts Receivable Specialist and play a vital role in supporting the financial health and success of our organization.

In this dynamic position, you'll manage business-to-business collections, conduct credit analysis, review aging reports, investigate and resolve account discrepancies, and contribute to impactful special projects. Your work will help drive operational excellence and support strong customer relationships.

We're seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and a customer-focused mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving problems, and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in finance, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately posting customer payments and maintaining account records within the accounts receivable system.
• Serving as a trusted point of contact for customers, answering questions related to invoices and payment applications.
• Identifying outstanding balances and processing credit card and ACH sweep payments.
• Performing daily reconciliations of the accounts receivable subsystem to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Managing incoming mail and supporting payment collection activities.
• Digitally archiving credit memos and other important Accounts Receivable documentation.
• Monitoring and tracking expiring reseller permits for Foodservice and C-Store customers.
• Assisting with the preparation and distribution of customer statements.
• Providing front desk reception coverage as needed.
• Maintaining organized customer files, correspondence, and remittance information.
• Supporting team members through cross-training and backup coverage.
• Contributing to special projects and process improvement initiatives that help drive business success.

Desired Qualifications:  

• At least 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience and a solid understanding of day-to-day AR processes.
• A working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel and Word to analyze data, maintain records, and support business operations.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong spreadsheet, calculator, and data-entry skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with 10-key data entry and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to interact professionally with customers and colleagues.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus and will help you hit the ground running.

Ready to put your accounting skills to work in a role where your contributions truly matter? If you're energized by problem-solving, driven to improve processes, and excited to be part of a collaborative finance team, we want to meet you!

At URM, you're not just joining a company—you're becoming part of a legacy. Since 1921, URM has proudly operated as a retailer-owned cooperative, helping independent grocers thrive and serve their local communities. What started over a century ago has grown into a dynamic organization with more than $1 billion in annual sales and a team of over 2,900 employees across URM and its subsidiaries, including Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.

Our business is built on supporting our Member-Owners through the purchasing, warehousing, and delivery of quality products. As a cooperative, our success is shared—net earnings from Patronage Department activities are returned to Member-Owners as patronage dividends, reinforcing our commitment to the communities we serve.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of an organization with a strong history and an exciting future, apply today and join the URM team!

We work in a supportive team environment and in addition to our amazing culture, our employees enjoy many perks, and below are a few of the highlights of our complete compensation package:

• Salary range is $21 - $25/hour. An employee’s placement within the salary range is determined by a variety of factors, including the applicable minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic area, job performance, shift assignments, travel requirements, and overall business or organizational needs.
• Insurance Benefits – So that our non-union employees have more to take home from their paycheck, URM pays 100% of the Medical/Dental/Vision/RX Insurance premiums for the employee and over 93% for the employee’s dependents!
• 401k Retirement Plan with an amazing Company match up to 9% of your annual salary!
• Subsidized Life Insurance for employees and great rates for the employee’s family.
• Company paid Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Cancer Insurance available.
• Life Flight Insurance at Special Rate.
• Great vacation plan!
• Six Paid Holidays and four Paid Personal Holidays.
• Paid Sick Days.
• Paid Volunteer Service Day! Get paid to volunteer at your favorite non-profit!
• Experience enjoyable Company sponsored activities through events like URM March Madness Brackets, Family Hockey Night with the Chiefs, Holiday Mingle & Jingle with great raffle giveaways, Summer Evening Wine & Music Event, and Winter Break Movie Night, which are just a glimpse of the fun we have to offer for employees and their families!
• Plus, enjoy a variety of Corporate discounts, from gym memberships, cell phone plans, to computer discounts!
• We also offer an Amazing Employee Discount Program at our Company-owned Grocery Stores!!!!

URM Stores, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and workplace practices.

Please note: All selected candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, as URM maintains a drug-free workplace.