Accounts Receivable Analyst

We are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst who focuses on deductions to investigate and resolve customer payment discrepancies, analyzing deductions for validity, and working to recover unauthorized amounts. You will coordinate with internal teams like sales and logistics, communicate with customers, process credit memos for valid deductions, and identify trends to prevent future issues. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial or accounting principles.

• Analyze and resolve deductions: Investigate the root causes of customer deductions, such as pricing discrepancies, shortages, or promotional allowances.
• Reconcile accounts: Ensure customer accounts are accurate by processing deductions, issuing credit memos for valid claims, and recovering invalid ones.
• Communicate and collaborate: Work with internal departments (sales, logistics, customer service) and external customers to gather information and resolve disputes.
• Process transactions: Handle the administrative aspects of deductions, including preparing documentation and performing data entry.
• Identify trends and improve processes: Analyze deduction data to identify patterns and trends, and recommend process improvements to minimize future issues and reduce financial exposure.

• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify patterns, and solve problems.
• Attention to detail: Crucial for accurate financial record-keeping and dispute resolution.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal skills required for interacting with customers and internal teams.
• Accounting/Finance knowledge: Understanding of core accounting principles is essential.
• System proficiency: Experience with accounting software (IFS, SAP, Oracle) and deductions specific software (High Radius) as well as intermediate to advanced excel skills is a plus.