The client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our growing team.
Our company prides itself on delivering innovative and reliable solutions to our clients, and we believe that our employees are the backbone of our success.
As an Accounts Receivable Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations, contributing to the overall excellence of our services. The Accounts Receivable Analyst will lead the Customer Collections effort and provide analysis of customer account balances for the client's Management team.
This role will help ensure accurate and timely collection of customer payments, maintaining strong relationships with clients, and ensuring that all accounts are reconciled and up to date.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Teamwork:
Effectively communicate with all team members, Sales contacts, and assist others to achieve acceptable customer AR Aged balance.
Collections:
Lead the collection process, including monitoring overdue accounts, negotiating payment plans, and resolving disputes with customers.
Confer with customer by telephone and email in attempt to determine reason for overdue payment.
Customer Relationship Management:
Maintain strong relationships with key customers to ensure prompt payment and address any billing or payment issues.
Support a high volume of customers by following defined collection strategy for making daily calls to customers and following up on arrangements made for resolution of outstanding balances.
Reconciliation:
Ensure all accounts receivable records are accurate, complete, and reconciled regularly.
Reporting:
Assist AR Manager to prepare and present AR reports, including aging reports, collection metrics, and cash flow forecasts, to senior management.
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve AR processes, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
Compliance:
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and legal requirements related to accounts receivable.
Systems Management:
Oversee the use of AR software and systems, ensuring they are used effectively and updated as needed.
Qualifications:
Education:
Preferred but not required - bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience may substitute for education.
Experience:
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounts receivable.
Skills:
Customer Collections and Account Reconciliation experience
Excellent teamwork skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Concatenate, etc.)
Experience with accounting/AR software (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, QuickBooks). Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics GP or Microsoft D365 is helpful, but not required.
Experience with Bullhorn or eRecruit ATS/CRM software is preferred but not required.
Customer VMS (Vendor Management System) reporting and analysis
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Conducting account research and analysis on customer statements
Maintaining an accurate and well documented AR Aging report
Assisting in Customer Credit evaluations
** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future. **