Accounts Receivable Analyst

HomeServe USA•Norwalk, CT

8d•$59,311 - $79,081•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Analyst is a detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience responsible for general Accounts Receivable tasks, including the timely analysis and processing of high-volume transactions, including Customer Refund and chargeback processing, billing, maintaining customer accounts, and application of receipts. The applicant will be responsible for proactively tracking and resolving outstanding payment issues in a timely manner. The applicant will be responsible for updating, maintaining, and reconciling cashbooks (Excel files) daily, as well as analyzing A/R aging reports/files and be able to create analyses in Excel (pivot tables, slicers, etc.). The candidate must have knowledge of general accounting principles and be proficient in accounting software and MS Office (especially Excel). The applicant should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask. She/he should be a strong communicator, both written and oral, as the position requires frequent dealings with colleagues in other parts of the organization and vendors.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable
Strong accounting principles knowledge, research and analytical and multi-tasking skills
Strong working knowledge of applicable accounts receivable/general ledger financial systems and procedures, and corporate procedures
Thrives on change and willing to learn new skills
Proficient in Excel
Detail oriented, professional attitude and reliable
Ability to follow up on pending issues and communicate status to management
Consistently meets deadlines and proactively solves problems
Possess strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to interact with employees and customers in a professional manner
Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
Demonstrated success working both individually and with a team in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-oriented environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Strong work ethic and attention to detail is required
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with personnel from various areas of responsibility within the organization

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct account research and analysis – requiring interaction with personnel across the company who impact the movements of the various accounts.
Prepare, maintain, and analyze various reports
Follow-up on all major variances or reconciling items on a timely basis.
Process all financial transactions related to Fee for Service / Installation Business.
Enter and post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
Posts revenues by verifying and posting batched job/service call invoices.
Reconcile and Analyze Accounts to the Wennsoft General Ledger daily and at month end; provide reconciled cashbooks Staff Accountant at month end for review and approval.
Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and customers.
Review accounts on the A/R aging regularly communicating with the internal collections expert on required actions.
Write off accounts that are to be sent to the external collections agency based on A/R aging calls/depot instructions and approvals.
Review daily aging report run out of Wennsoft (ATB report) and the automated aging report generated 2x per week and follow up with depot personnel as needed on outstanding balances that need their attention.
Maintain accurate electronic files and evidence to support the cashbooks, cash receipt batches, write-off, adjustment, and refund batches.
Assist with external and internal audits as required.
Perform such other tasks and assignments to be determined by management