Accounts Receivable Analyst

Aston Carter

5d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Analyst position is integral to supporting various components of the Accounts Receivable (AR) teams. This role provides back-office support for decentralized Retail AR processes and centralized cash application for Trade AR and General Ledger payments. A solid understanding of the AR subledger, its relationship to the general ledger, and OTC/Accounts Receivable Tendering processes is essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution.
3-5 years of accounting experience, with at least part in Accounts Receivable.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Proven ability to identify efficiencies, streamline processes, and drive improvements.
Self-motivated with excellent prioritization skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong team player.
Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and business ethics.
Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles; IFRS experience is an asset.
Experience in large ERP Finance platforms like PeopleSoft, Oracle, HighRadius, and SAP S/4HANA.
Advanced Excel skills required; knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is a plus.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles; IFRS experience is an asset.
Advanced Excel skills required; knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is a plus.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Manager of Adjustments, Accounts Receivable to manage, process, and escalate AR Adjustment and write-off requests.
Identify and resolve AR Aging issues and support bad debt processing.
Contribute to a multi-year transition to SAP S/4HANA and supporting systems including PeopleSoft and Oracle.
Champion process improvement through automation to increase efficiency, reduce manual processes, and enhance accuracy.
Facilitate resolution and escalations with stakeholders including AR customer service, AR cash management, credit and collections, and other internal and external parties.
Implement and inform policies and protocols for AR processes, including cash misapplication, AR account adjustments, bad debt, unclaimed property, and reconciliation activities.
Meet Month End close deadlines by managing end-of-month adjustments, reconciliations, and resolving system issues.
Collaborate with internal leaders and teams in Finance, Credit, Treasury, Digital, HR, IT, and Operations.
Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and regression testing for AR processes and systems as needed.
Review and validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accuracy.