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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our finance team and support the management of incoming payments and customer accounts. This role is essential in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of receivables, maintaining strong relationships with clients, and supporting the company’s cash flow objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
As an Accounts Receivable Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring customer accounts, identifying overdue balances, and initiating collection efforts. You will also be expected to reconcile accounts, resolve billing discrepancies, and provide regular reports on receivables performance. Your work will directly impact the financial health of the organization by ensuring that outstanding invoices are collected efficiently and accurately.
In this role, you will collaborate with the sales, customer service, and accounting teams to address client concerns and ensure accurate invoicing. You will also assist in developing and implementing process improvements to streamline the accounts receivable function. A strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in financial software are essential for success in this position.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers and wants to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization. If you are passionate about finance and have a proactive approach to problem-solving, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payments
- Analyze aging reports and identify overdue accounts
- Initiate collection efforts through emails and phone calls
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing issues
- Prepare and distribute regular accounts receivable reports
- Maintain accurate records of all receivable transactions
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Assist in developing process improvements for AR operations
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or similar role
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Experience with ERP systems is a plus
- Knowledge of billing and collections best practices
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have experience working with accounts receivable systems?
- Can you describe a time you resolved a billing discrepancy?
- How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple accounts?
- What accounting software are you proficient in?
- Have you worked with aging reports before?
- How do you handle difficult conversations with clients regarding overdue payments?
- What steps do you take to ensure data accuracy?
- Can you explain your experience with month-end closing?
- Have you contributed to process improvements in AR?
- Are you familiar with any ERP systems?
