AR Analyst

Location: Holiday

Job Title:

AR Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accounts Receivable & Financial Operations Coordinator to support a fast-paced wholesale distribution operation. In this role, you act as a critical link between finance, sales, and operations, ensuring accurate customer account management, timely collections, sound credit evaluations, insightful reporting, and reliable administrative support. You will work cross-functionally, analyze data, solve problems, and contribute to process improvements in a collaborative environment, while helping to strengthen the overall financial health of the business.

Responsibilities

+ Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including collections, account maintenance, and payment follow-up to ensure timely cash flow.

+ Monitor aging reports regularly and proactively address past-due accounts to minimize delinquency and reduce credit risk.

+ Evaluate customer creditworthiness and assist with credit approval decisions in alignment with established policies and risk guidelines.

+ Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer account concerns, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.

+ Partner closely with sales teams to support customer account management and resolve outstanding issues that may impact customer satisfaction or collections.

+ Maintain accurate and complete customer records within the ERP system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal standards.

+ Assist with financial reporting and account analysis by preparing and reviewing reports that highlight customer activity, trends, and collection performance.

+ Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to accounts receivable and financial operations workflows.

+ Utilize SAP and other reporting tools to analyze customer activity, collection trends, and key performance indicators that support informed decision-making.

+ Support purchasing, administrative, and operational projects as needed, providing flexible assistance across business functions.

+ Collaborate with finance, sales, and operations teams to ensure a positive customer experience and cohesive communication regarding account status.

+ Coordinate with third-party collection agencies when appropriate, ensuring accurate information transfer and effective follow-up.

+ Assist with special projects and provide general business support as priorities shift, demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit, Accounting, Financial Operations, or Sales Support.

+ Hands-on experience managing accounts receivable processes, including collections, account maintenance, and reconciliation.

+ SAP experience required, with SAP S/4

HANA strongly preferred for managing customer accounts and reporting.

+ Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, formulas, and financial reporting tools.

+ Understanding of credit management principles, collections practices, and account reconciliation processes.

+ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain account issues clearly and build productive relationships with internal teams and customers.

+ Strong analytical abilities to interpret data, identify trends, and support credit and collection decisions.

+ Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

+ Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving billing and account issues.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with Power BI or similar data analytics tools is a plus for creating dashboards and visual reports.

+ Background in wholesale distribution or a similar operational environment is beneficial.

+ Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

+ Comfort working cross-functionally with finance, sales, operations, and external partners.

+ Interest in contributing to process improvements and supporting a growing accounting and financial operations team.

+ Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and support special projects as the organization evolves.

Work Environment

This is an on-site role in a positive, collaborative environment and culture. You will work closely with finance, sales, and operations teams in a fast-paced wholesale distribution setting that values teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement. The work involves regular use of SAP, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools, with opportunities to leverage Power BI and other analytics platforms. The organization offers a supportive atmosphere with a growing accounting team and clear opportunities to develop your skills, expand your responsibilities, and provide meaningful value to the broader business.

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