Accounts Receivable Analyst

Overview

Company - Family owned - Global Supplier

Job Title - AR Analyst

Location - Long Island, NY

Salary - $80,

Job description - The Accounts Receivable Analyst supports the AR function by overseeing collections, reviewing outstanding balances, and responding to customer account inquiries. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate AR records, ensuring proper reconciliation between subledgers and the general ledger, and handling intercompany offset transactions with international entities.

• Drive collection efforts by performing dunning activities and reaching out to customers via phone and email to obtain payment commitments on overdue balances.
• Review and interpret aging reports, with a focus on invoices past due by 31 days or more, documenting collection activity and trends.
• Partner with sales and customer support teams to resolve billing issues, disputes, and customer balance concerns.
• Retrieve payments through customer portals for assigned accounts.
• Perform account reconciliations and work directly with customers to resolve discrepancies and disputes.
• Reissue invoices upon request and investigate billing or payment issues as they arise.
• Assist with month-end close by offsetting intercompany AR/AP balances, preparing credit memos, and reconciling the AR subledger to the general ledger.
• Research customer accounts and transaction histories to resolve non-payment, delayed payment, or unusual activity.
• Review customer credit standing and payment history prior to releasing sales orders.
• Contribute to a team environment focused on accountability, strong customer service, and clear communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Collections.
• Strong attention to detail with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, metrics-focused environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Experience working with ERP systems is advantageous.