Cash and Accounts Receivable Accountant

If you’re someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we’d like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave 

• Team member discount

• Career growth opportunities

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.

At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive. We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for their passion, dedication, and the results they consistently drive. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

The pay range for this position is listed below. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

$48,250.00 - $75,750.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum base pay for the position, which is determined by factors such as market data, the qualifications required, the level of responsibilities associated with the role and other roles at this same level. Specific pay rates will be within this range and based on your experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team of this role.

Compensation for this position also includes incentive bonus opportunities that may vary based on individual and company performance. Specific details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Our team members Thrive because we are committed to the whole person. Not only do we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, but we also offer a variety of programs designed to support our part-time members as well. ALL Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development. Come Thrive with us!