Analyst, Finance - AR

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We're looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that's on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.

* Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
* Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
* Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
* Financial Security - A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
* Growth & Development - Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs.
* Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
* Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team at LA Office. In this role, you will manage a diverse accounts receivable portfolio, driving timely collections, resolving deductions and disputes, and minimizing financial risk. You will serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders while identifying root causes that impact the ordertocash cycle and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency and profitability.

This role requires strong independent judgment, analytical capability, and collaboration across multiple functions to support a healthy cash cycle and strong customer relationships.

* Manage and collect a assigned receivable portfolio, enforcing terms of sale and driving timely resolution of past-due balances.
* Analyze and resolve deductions, disputes, and short/over-payments through timely research, decision-making, and account reconciliation.
* Identify and address root causes across the order-to-cash process that impede invoicing, collections, and deduction resolution.
* Maintain strong customer and cross-functional relationships, serving as the primary contact for receivables-related issues and escalation management.
* Review and release credit holds, taking appropriate action to ensure customer deliveries and business continuity.
* Monitor financial risk, including credit limit analysis within authority levels and recommendations to management.
* Drive continuous improvement, recommending and supporting process enhancements to improve efficiency, controls, and cycle time.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $62,700.00- $79,066.00

* Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience
* Minimum 3-5 years of high-volume collections and deductions experience
* Proven ability to manage complex, high-value receivable portfolios
* Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, and data analysis
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
* Ability to work independently in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade

* Experience in the food or consumer packaged goods industry
* Trade spend deductions experience
* Working knowledge of SAP
* Experience partnering across sales, customer service, and supply chain functions
* Demonstrated process improvement or project leadership experience

Ready to grow your career with a company that values your work and your future?
Apply today and become part of our team at Aspire Bakeries!

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.