Accounts Receivable Analyst

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Duration: 10 Months + Possible Extension
Pay Rate: $33.08/hr on W2
Location: Cranbury, NJ (Hybrid)

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support the Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) function by executing daily operational activities focused on e-commerce accounts receivable and sales billing
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The Analyst will work under the direction of an A/R Lead and provide technical and administrative support to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions. Key responsibilities include resolving billing blocks, performing account reconciliations, processing payments and adjustments, and monitoring the flow of sales data between ERP and cloud-based financial systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience working with high-volume financial data, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Manage daily payment postings within automated systems and correlate postings within the ERP system.
• Review and resolve A/R transactions involving discounts, deductions, and chargebacks.
• Investigate payment exceptions and identify posting discrepancies requiring correction.
• Perform reconciliations and assist with resolving account-related issues and inquiries.
• Provide proactive updates regarding financial risks, discrepancies, and required action items.
• Collaborate with Credit and Deduction Resolution teams to improve deduction coding and reduce processing complexities.
• Participate in customer-specific reviews and cross-functional discussions to minimize payment delays and business interruptions.
• Perform manual ERP entries and adjustments to maintain accurate A/R accounts and subledger balances.

• Monitor billing block reports and take appropriate steps to resolve or release billing blocks according to established procedures.
• Review orders in shipped status that are being held due to billing blocks and help minimize delays to daily billing targets.
• Support retail sales billing activities and internal sales transactions.
• Assist with resolving B2B/wholesale billing blocks by reviewing master data issues and credit-limit status.
• Support the processing and posting of ACH, wire, and check payments according to departmental procedures.
• Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate with appropriate teams to support timely resolution.

• Assist with daily updates to Power BI dashboards by validating and maintaining accurate data extracts.
• Compile data for key Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) performance metrics.
• Prepare and maintain monthly reports for the finance team.
• Support data-entry and administrative activities related to ERP upgrades and digital transformation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate financial and operational data across relevant systems.

• Support Supply Chain and other internal teams with inquiries related to missing sales, pricing discrepancies, and master data.
• Assist with investigating root causes of transaction and billing issues.
• Help document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain departmental best-practice documentation.
• Provide A/R data and administrative support for business integrations and process improvement initiatives.
• Communicate task status, issues, and potential escalations to supervisors and senior team members.

• Bachelor's degree or college degree required.
• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Finance Operations, Billing, or Invoice-to-Cash
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• Experience working in a high-volume financial or transactional environment
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• Previous experience using SAP ECC, SAP S/4
  
  HANA, or a similar large-scale ERP system
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• Strong Excel skills, including data entry and basic formulas.
• Experience with Outlook and other standard business applications.
• Previous exposure to Power BI is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing large volumes of data.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and identify potential root causes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow direction from senior analysts and team leads.

• Experience with Black Line, High Radius, or similar Accounts Receivable automation platforms
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• Experience in e-commerce, consumer products, retail, or CPG environments
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• Knowledge of payment applications, deductions, chargebacks,…