Accounts Receivable Analyst

Join our Team as an Accounts Receivable Analyst
!

• Post incoming cash receipts and ensure transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Process check deposits through internal systems or coordinate deposits with the bank.
• Research payment discrepancies and partner with internal departments and customers to resolve account issues.
• Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies, including customer, intercompany, and Trade AR accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries and support Accounts Receivable activities associated with month-end close.
• Confirm cash receipts have been accurately posted and reconciled in preparation for month-end close.
• Prepare miscellaneous invoices for dealers and customers as needed.
• Analyze customer accounts, identify issues, and recommend solutions for more complex account concerns.
• Maintain customer account information and support annual customer credit reviews.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide timely follow-up through resolution.
• Partner across the organization to identify opportunities to improve AR processes, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
  -Or- 8 + years of related professional experience in lieu of degree.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity and month-end accounting processes, including account reconciliations, journal entries, cash application, and supporting month-end close activities.
• Ability to independently research and resolve complex, deadline-driven account issues.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and follow issues through resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to work effectively with high volumes of financial data.
• Self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

• 4 + years of relevant professional experience in accounts receivable, credit, collections, cash processing, or a related finance function.
• Experience working in SAP, including reviewing customer accounts, researching open receivables, monitoring aging and payment activity, and supporting accounts receivable and collection processes.
• Experience with cash receipts and cash processing, including accurately posting and applying customer payments, researching payment discrepancies, reconciling accounts, and resolving unapplied or unidentified cash.
• Experience identifying and implementing accounting or business process improvements.
• Strong customer relationship experience, including managing inquiries, resolving issues, communicating expectations, and maintaining positive long-term relationships.
• Proven customer-facing experience with the ability to manage complex situations, communicate across multiple levels, and balance customer needs with business objectives.
• Proven experience managing customer collections, account reconciliations, payment disputes, and delinquent balances.
• Ability to partner with internal teams, including Sales, Finance, and Customer Service, to identify and resolve issues contributing to delayed payment.

• Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hybrid schedule - collaborate in person Monday through Wednesday at our Columbus, IN
  -OR
  - Greene, NY offices and work remotely Thursday/Friday.
• Typical first shift hours.

-$62,353 - $68,000 per year.…