Junior Accounts Receivable Analyst - Foodservice in New York, New York at Lavazza North America Inc

About the Group

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.

Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.

Job Overview

The Finance team at Lavazza North America supports the organization’s financial health by leading planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across commercial channels. The team partners with sales, operations, accounting, and executive leadership to provide financial insight, strengthen controls, manage risk, and support profitable growth across the business.

The Junior Accounts Receivable Analyst supports the Foodservice Accounts Receivable team and key order-to-cash activities, including cash application, account reconciliation, deduction research, collections support, and customer account maintenance. The Junior AR Analyst will learn and support key order-to-cash processes, assist in resolving customer account discrepancies, maintain documentation, prepare reports, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounts receivable function.

This entry-level role provides an opportunity to develop foundational accounting and finance skills while working closely with customers and internal business partners to help ensure timely payment collection and accurate financial records.

Work location: New York, NY
Work model: Hybrid
Base pay salary range: $50,000-$65,000 with 8% annual bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Process incoming customer payments and apply cash accurately to customer accounts.
• Analyze aged receivables, identify overdue balances, and support collection strategies to reduce outstanding accounts.
• Investigate deductions, rebates, short payments, and account discrepancies in partnership with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by ensuring receivable transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare accounts receivable reports and execute transactions in SAP and related finance systems according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain customer account documentation, correspondence, and audit support materials in accordance with process requirements.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, accounting, and finance partners to resolve payment disputes and improve order-to-cash processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts receivable processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting accuracy.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, deductions management, or customer account reconciliation.
• Experience applying cash, researching payment discrepancies, and managing aged receivables in a business-to-business environment.
• Working knowledge of order-to-cash processes, accounts receivable controls, and basic accounting principles.
• Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including SAP; HighRadius or similar accounts receivable automation tools preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to prepare reports, analyze account data, and manage business correspondence.
• Experience supporting month-end close, audit requests, and documentation requirements for accounts receivable transactions.
• Demonstrated experience resolving customer account issues through research, documentation, and cross-functional follow-up.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits
• 401K Package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Ability to be barista certified
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Performance Development Plans
• Employee Discounts
• Summer Friday’s (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend)
• Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!
• Free coffee, anytime!

Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.