Accounts Receivable Analyst

Job Summary:

Provides accounts receivable support through monitoring all aspects of the collection of outstanding debts owed to a company. They check missing and unresolved payment issues, monitor overdue accounts, and prepare statements for managers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage assigned customer account base on a daily basis and maintain primary relationship with AP department at each customer
• Perform ongoing review of accounts and reports to meet objectives for DSO, % current, Deductions, and aged invoices
• Identify and apply all unapplied cash (at minimum) in the same fiscal month as posted
• Promote and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external customers via phone and email
• Identify, address, and drive resolution for all deductions within 45 days of being posted
• Perform continuous review of accounts per bad debt and reserve requirements and alert supervisor of sensitive or critical situations that may cause a significant impact on reserves
• Complete other miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Effective team player and self-motivator willing to initiate change
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities and demands
• Excellent time management and leadership skills
• Computer proficiencies in Excel, Word, and database software
• Detail-oriented

Education and Experience:

• Associates or higher-level degree in accounting, finance or related areas preferred but not required
• 1 - 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience or internship experience

Qualifications

Job Summary:

Provides accounts receivable support through monitoring all aspects of the collection of outstanding debts owed to a company. They check missing and unresolved payment issues, monitor overdue accounts, and prepare statements for managers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage assigned customer account base on a daily basis and maintain primary relationship with AP department at each customer
• Perform ongoing review of accounts and reports to meet objectives for DSO, % current, Deductions, and aged invoices
• Identify and apply all unapplied cash (at minimum) in the same fiscal month as posted
• Promote and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external customers via phone and email
• Identify, address, and drive resolution for all deductions within 45 days of being posted
• Perform continuous review of accounts per bad debt and reserve requirements and alert supervisor of sensitive or critical situations that may cause a significant impact on reserves
• Complete other miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Effective team player and self-motivator willing to initiate change
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities and demands
• Excellent time management and leadership skills
• Computer proficiencies in Excel, Word, and database software
• Detail-oriented

Education and Experience:

• Associates or higher-level degree in accounting, finance or related areas preferred but not required
• 1 - 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience or internship experience