Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? URM Stores is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to help ensure the financial strength and stability of our organization. In this key role, you'll handle business-to-business collections, perform credit analysis, review aging reports, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and contribute to special projects that drive our success.

We're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and solid Excel proficiency to thrive in this role.  If you're a detail-focused, customer-oriented professional with a passion for finance and a desire to grow within a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting opportunity with URM Stores!

Responsibilities:

• Manage business-to-business collections by maintaining consistent, professional communication to ensure timely payments. 
• Conduct credit evaluations to assess the financial stability and creditworthiness of both new and existing clients. 
• Monitor and analyze aging reports to identify delinquent accounts and initiate appropriate follow-up actions. 
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoiced amounts and received payments through thorough research and documentation. 
• Partner with internal departments to resolve billing inquiries and disputes efficiently and accurately. 
• Prepare and support the generation of accounts receivable reports for management review and decision-making.
• Contribute to special projects focused on enhancing processes and improving efficiency within the AR function.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions, communications, and account statuses. 
• Support a collaborative and solutions-focused team environment by fostering strong cross-functional relationships.

Desired Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field? Awesome!  If not, an equivalent of education and experience works too. 
• You've got solid experience in accounts receivable, credit analysis, and B2B collections—you know how to keep things on track and on time. 
• You're an Excel whiz who can sort, analyze, and report data like a pro. 
• You’ve got an eye for detail and a knack for solving problems—nothing slips past you. 
• Clear, confident communication is your superpower—whether you’re writing an email or jumping on a call. 
• You're self-motivated but also love being part of a team that collaborates and supports each other. 
• Familiar with ERP or financial systems? Even better! 
• You’re curious, flexible, and excited to grow your skills and take on new challenges. 
• You handle sensitive financial info with the utmost professionalism and integrity. 
• Bonus points if you’ve worked on process improvements or special projects before. 
• This role is fully onsite at our Corporate Office in Spokane, WA—so we can collaborate, connect, and create great work together.

Ready to Make an Impact?  Apply today and take the next step in your career with URM Stores—the leading food distributor in the Inland Northwest.

A Legacy of Local Impact Since 1921

For over a century, URM has been the powerhouse behind independent grocers, operating as a proud retailer-owned cooperative. Our mission? To fuel the success of local, community-focused grocery stores by handling everything from purchasing and warehousing to timely delivery of top-quality merchandise.

What sets us apart? Our unique cooperative model means our Member-Owners aren’t just customers—they’re shareholders. We reinvest in their success by returning net earnings from Patronage Department activities as patronage dividends.

Today, URM has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise, employing more than 3,000 dedicated team members across URM and our thriving subsidiaries—Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce. And we're just getting started.

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:

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. Salary starting at $23 an hour DOE plus so much more!
• 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 background check, and drug screening, as URM maintains a drug-free workplace.