Full-Time

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Roland Foods

Roland Foods

51-200 employees

Imports and distributes global specialty foods

Compensation Overview

$55k - $70k/yr

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Three days on-site per week required, Tuesday through Thursday; telework is available Monday and Friday.

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
ERP
Word/Pages/Docs
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • One to three years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to self-prioritize workload and handle a high volume of tasks.
  • Ability to provide a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in managing day-to-day collections and cash posting operations for assigned customers.
  • Apply customer cash receipts daily via lockbox, automated clearing house, wire transfer, and credit card transactions accurately and timely.
  • Reconcile and analyze customer deductions; initiate disputes for invalid deductions.
  • Correspond directly with customers regarding past-due accounts and invoices, insufficient or inaccurate remittance information, and discrepancy resolution.
  • Research and reduce unidentified and unapplied cash.
  • Identify, report, and present trends in customer deductions.
  • Issue credit memos for authorized and valid deductions.
  • Process check requests and adjustments.
  • Engage Sales, Customer Service, and Warehouse personnel to research deductions and prevent issues.
  • Respond to customer inquiries.
  • Develop and implement processes for effective customer issue escalation and resolution.
  • Prepare reports and analyses on credit and collection matters and provide regular updates to management.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a similar enterprise resource planning system.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to broader team objectives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Roland Foods imports and distributes a wide range of specialty foods from around the world to restaurants, food service providers, gourmet retailers, and individual consumers. It sources premium global ingredients through multigenerational vendor relationships and distributes them at scale, emphasizing quality and authenticity. Unlike many competitors, Roland Foods leverages its long history (founded in 1934) and deep supplier network to provide reliable access to a curated selection of high-end ingredients for the culinary market. The company’s goal is to support culinary exploration by making globally sourced, high-quality ingredients available to professional and home cooks through extensive distribution and strong vendor partnerships.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$125M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1934

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 FABI awards recognized three new Roland Foods items, strengthening product credibility.
  • Roland Foods Bulletin in 2026 shows active innovation, trends, and product education.
  • 2026 hiring and 487 employees indicate ongoing expansion after the 2024 recapitalization.

What critics are saying

  • April 2026 bulletin flags tariffs, Strait of Hormuz delays, and higher shipping costs.
  • 2026 crop volatility hit olive oil, Kalamata olives, and green peppercorn supply.
  • Employee count fell to 480 in Q1 2025, signaling operational pressure and churn.

What makes Roland Foods unique

  • Since 1934, Roland Foods built deep global sourcing and foodservice distribution relationships.
  • Vestar recapitalized Roland Foods on 2024-08-08, backing acquisitions and growth capital.
  • 2023 ifiGOURMET acquisition expanded AUI Fine Foods into bakery, confectionery, and ice cream.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
PR Newswire
Aug 8th, 2024
Vestar Recapitalizes Roland Foods for Growth

Vestar Capital Partners has completed the recapitalization of Roland Foods, LLC, a leading purveyor of global ingredients. The transaction includes a significant growth capital investment and refinancing of Roland Foods' credit facilities. This positions the company for continued organic growth and future acquisitions. Terms were not disclosed. Vestar and Roland Foods' CEO Keith Dougherty expressed enthusiasm for the ongoing partnership and future expansion opportunities.

Insider Monkey
Jan 31st, 2024
15 Highest Quality Olive Oil Brands in the US

Roland Foods was also previously acquired by Vestar Capital Partners in 2013 and the company has more recently ventured into the baking industry and acquired ifiGourmet in 2023.

The Wall Street Journal
Oct 10th, 2023
Harvest Partners Invests $125 Million in Roland Foods

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FoodBev Media
Aug 22nd, 2023
Roland Foods acquires IfiGourmet - FoodBev Media

Ingredients company Roland Foods has announced its acquisition of IfiGourmet, an importer and distributor of bakery, confectionery and ice cream products.