Cash and Accounts Receivable Accountant

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!   Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave   Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth   Please review the job profile below and apply today! Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promotion from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market. Careers have been blooming at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different! The Cash and Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant is a key role to assist the Accounts Payable Manager with ensuring accurate and timely processing within the cash cycle, including cash management, reconciliation processes, AR and collections, while maintaining effective internal controls over all processes. Position will follow our hybrid schedule either in Grand Rapids MI or Downer's Grove IL office: Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday remote.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Perform timely and accurate corporate cash account reconciliations and related journal entries. Assist with implementing bank reconciliation software. Oversee the daily cash balancing process at store level, monitoring cash balances and taking action, as needed. Ensure compliance with cash processing and recommend changes to procedure, as needed. Accounting process related to credit cards and bank fees. Ensure vendor billbacks are entered accurately with correct accounting coding. Monitor collection of billback receivables. Support the A/R reserve and write-off process. Related cash and A/R reporting. Support the period end close process and reporting. Identify and implement process improvements, including automations Other duties, as assigned Education and Experience: Associate degree in accounting required, Bachelor’s degree in accounting is a plus. 5+ Years of Accounts Payable or Accounting experience Excellent communication skills across multiple organizational levels and multiple functional areas. Strong analytical skills to be able to determine root cause and solve problems. Specialized skills in cash management, billing and AR and data system integrations. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and Great Plains.