Accounts Receivable / Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounts Receivable / Accounting Assistant | 99 Ranch Market

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at 99 Ranch Market, located in Edmonds, WA. 99 Ranch Market is the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, operating over 61 store locations across 10 states and continually expanding its footprint. This role is essential for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth processing of customer payments. By supporting the accounts receivable function, this position contributes directly to the company’s commitment to providing the best products and services across its communities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Edmonds, WA
• Pay: $20 hourly
• Mission: This person owns the accuracy and reconciliation of daily sales and customer payments to ensure financial integrity for the market chain.
• Tech Stack: Excel, SAP, ERP accounting systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Daily Reports: Reconcile store retail sales daily reports, verify postings, and communicate any related issues.
• Customer Accounts: Reconcile customer statements, match payments to invoices, and resolve discrepancies through inquiry and research.
• Credit Card Processing: Arrange documents and respond to credit card dispute cases, then reconcile credit card payments and clear accounts.
• Collections Support: Assist the supervisor by sending reminders for past-due accounts, managing collections, and contacting customers to request payment.
• Month-End Activities: Prepare and review monthly period-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field is preferred; additional education can substitute for experience.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in accounting. Experience in the retail, manufacturing, or logistics industry is preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all organizational levels. Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas. Bilingual in English and Mandarin is required.
• Bonus: Experience using SAP or other ERP accounting systems. Strong motivation for automation and process improvement.