Accounts Receivable Specialist Walnut Creek, CA

The Accounts Receivable Specialist supports the Accounting team through the execution of complex accounts receivable activities, customer account management, invoicing, and cross‑functional support within the AR function. This role is responsible for managing high‑volume customer accounts, supporting EDI‑driven billing processes, reconciling account discrepancies, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting across AR operations. Key Responsibilities Include: Customer Invoicing Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices in accordance with pricing agreements and promotions Validate invoice details including pricing, freight, and trade spend Submit invoices through customer portals or EDI systems as required Maintain accurate billing records and supporting documentation Retrieve remittance details and supporting documents from retailer systems Monitor portal notifications related to billing discrepancies or compliance deductions Maintain customer‑specific billing requirements and compliance checklists Ensure all required documentation is properly uploaded and stored for AR review Deduction Documentation Support Gather, organize, and maintain supporting documentation for customer deductions and chargebacks Coordinate with Sales, Trade Marketing, and Operations to obtain required backup documentation Ensure documentation is complete and accessible for AR review and resolution Maintain organized records of deduction‑related files Accounts Receivable Processing Assist with cash application and payment posting Support reconciliation of customer accounts Maintain accurate customer account information Provide administrative support for AR reporting and audits Month‑End & Administrative Support Support AR month‑end close activities Maintain audit‑ready documentation and filing systems Assist the AR Supervisor with reporting and special projects Identify opportunities to improve documentation accuracy and efficiency Skills + Experience: Please note: This role requires prior Accounts Receivable experience within a CPG, food & beverage, consumer products, or similarly complex environment, including experience supporting large retail customers and EDI‑driven processes. Candidates without this relevant experience will not be considered. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 4+ years of Accounts Receivable, Customer Accounting, Revenue Accounting, or related experience REQUIRED CPG, food & beverage, consumer products, or similarly complex industry experience REQUIRED Experience working with large retail customers and EDI‑driven processes REQUIRED Familiarity with customer deductions, chargebacks, short pays, and gross‑to‑net concepts Experience working within fast‑growing or high‑change business environments strongly preferred Exposure to larger‑scale organizations with mature accounting processes and controls strongly preferred Experience working with large‑scale ERP systems Strong Excel skills including data organization, reconciliations, and reporting Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving skills Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross‑functionally across teams What Success Looks Like: Customer invoices are accurate, timely, and compliant with retailer requirements Customer accounts are proactively managed with minimal aging discrepancies Retailer portal submissions are completed accurately and efficiently Deduction and customer account documentation is organized, complete, and audit‑ready AR processes operate smoothly with strong accuracy and minimal errors Cross‑functional partners view you as responsive, reliable, and solutions‑oriented Opportunities for process improvement and scalability are proactively identified and implemented Pay Transparency: The expected starting salary range for this role is $110,000-$120,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs. Benefits: We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family‑friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process. Our Commitment to Equality: Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally‑protected characteristic. 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