Accounts Receivable/Payable Specialist

About Gold Rush Distribution

Gold Rush Distribution is a family-run business delivering premium frozen products, including ice cream, pizza, and other frozen foods, throughout California’s Bay Area and Central Valley. We proudly serve major independent grocers, drugstores, convenience stores, and food service channels, offering unmatched category expertise and top-tier service. With over 100 years of collective experience, we are committed to excellence, reliability, and growth in distribution.

Responsibilities:

• Open, organize, and process incoming mail related to accounting and billing
• Deposit checks and apply customer payments (checks and ACH) in the accounting system
• Update and maintain customer invoices and accounts receivable records
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collections and customer follow-up
• Support accounts payable processing, including vendor invoices and Bill.com transactions
• Process ACH and check payments to vendors through Bill.com
• Assist with employee expense reports and vendor payments
• Prepare and organize documentation for audits and month-end close support
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely, accurate processing of AR and AP

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or administrative accounting support (internship experience welcome)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Bill.com strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for customer and vendor interactions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Prior experience with AR and AP in a distribution or consumer goods setting
• Familiarity with digital payment platforms and accounting workflows
• Interest in expanding into broader accounting responsibilities over time

Pay rate: $26 – $28 per hour (based on experience)

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

A collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented environment at our San Ramon headquarters

Salary Description

$26 - $28 per hour