Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst - Manchester, CT

Bob's Discount Furniture Inc

Manchester, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22–$24 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Chargebacks, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Diversity, Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Funding, Furniture, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Loss Mitigation, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Office Equipment, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Sales, Team Player, Teleconferencing, Web Conferencing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Manchester, CT
POSTED
14 days ago

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst plays a vital role in maintaining Bob's Discount Furniture's financial accuracy and operational integrity. This role focuses on analyzing, reconciling, and resolving complex payment discrepancies to safeguard company assets and enhance the customer experience. You will leverage your expertise in SAP, Excel, and financial analysis to identify and correct funding variances, mitigate risks, and ensure accurate reporting.

This hybrid role requires two days per week in the Manchester home office and offers flexibility to work remotely on other days.

What You'll Bring to Bob's

At Bob's Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences each team member brings. Success in this role is driven by your ability to analyze data, solve problems, and communicate effectively while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy leveraging data to drive impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Key Skills for Success

Core Competencies & Expertise

  • Financial Analysis & Reconciliation: Perform in-depth analysis of funding variances and discrepancies; identify root causes and implement corrective actions to ensure accurate payment applications.
  • Systems Proficiency: Leverage advanced Excel and SAP skills to compile, reconcile, and interpret complex data across multiple systems for daily and month-end reporting.
  • Risk Assessment & Fraud Detection: Apply analytical and risk assessment techniques to review, approve, and escalate transactions as appropriate to mitigate financial loss.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with store leadership, Sales, IT, and external payment processors to resolve payment discrepancies and provide chargeback documentation and evidence.
  • Process Improvement: Recommend and implement process enhancements that strengthen internal controls, improve reconciliation efficiency, and minimize future discrepancies.
  • Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure alignment with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulations in all reconciliation and reporting activities.

Preferred Competencies & Skills

  • Proficiency in SAP and Excel
  • Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical mindset
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education:

  • Required: High School Diploma or GED

  • Preferred: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

  • Experience:

  • 1-2 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Finance, or Reconciliation

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position, requiring two days per week in the Manchester, CT home office. Collaboration is key-regular virtual meetings and communication occur across digital platforms (email, phone, and web conferencing). Occasional additional travel to the home office may be required for meetings or events.

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching
  • May occasionally lift or carry items up to 15 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Who We Are

At Bob's, we have fun, love what we do, and we're growing fast! With over 200 stores nationwide, we're committed to skills-based hiring, inclusion, and creating opportunities where everyone can thrive.

How We Will Support Your Success

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday!
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with company match
  • Pet Insurance and employer-paid life insurance
  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career growth pathways
  • Employee Discount from day one, plus exclusive partner discounts

Our Culture & Core Values

At Bob's, our values-Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun-guide everything we do. We're not just a workplace; we're a team that celebrates each other and our success.

Diversity is a Core Value at Bob's

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals are valued and respected. It is the policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

$22.00 - $24.00

It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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About the Company

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Bob's Discount Furniture Inc

Bob's Discount Furniture is an everyday value furniture and bedding retailer with over 80 showrooms in 15 states in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and now growing in the Mid-West! The company was founded in 1991 on the principal of providing unsurpassed values. Honesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the Bob's Way of doing business - a philosophy that applies to customer, co-worker, vendor and community relations.

All of our stores feature a complimentary cafe with gourmet coffee, ice cream, fresh baked cookies and candy. Since 1991, Bob's has built strong customer loyalty by offering a vast selection of fashionable and affordable furniture that surpasses "discount" expectations. We are committed to supporting communities where our stores are located through Bob's Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation and Bob's Outreach program. The company and our staff support hundreds of nonprofit organizations with sponsorships and charitable contributions, and every year Bob's donates more than $100,000 to schools and more than $1.5 million to charities.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Personal and Household Services
FOUNDED
1991
WEBSITE
https://www.mybobs.com/employment