AR Analyst

Hogan Transportation•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Analyst is an entry-level position within the Accounts Receivable and Credit Department and functions as a key member of the Accounts Receivable team. The position requires developing expertise in all areas of credit for assigned customers and will include investigating and resolving customer receivables issues. This position requires a highly detailed candidate to ensure that customer accounts are reflected accurately. This position also requires excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as the Accounts Receivable Analyst will need to work cross-functionally with the billing, maintenance, cash application, and accounting teams as well as directly with external customers. Communication with customers includes following up on delinquent accounts as well as resolving customer billing issues. In addition to the accounts receivable duties, this position also performs other risk management duties, such as reviewing certificates of insurance, serving as backup for credit card and ACH payment processing, as well as assisting with special projects led by the Director of Credit and Accounts Receivable.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent work experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Including Office 365
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Self-motivated with a desire to grow and develop
Strong customer service skills
Basic understanding of finance, bookkeeping and accounting principles
Strong organizational skills, attentive to detail, accurate and efficient

Nice To Haves

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills a plus

Responsibilities

Reviews a portfolio of customer accounts and identifies and works with past due accounts to ensure timely collection.
Researches, investigates, and resolves external customer billing inquiries
Makes outbound collection calls in a professional manner
Develops and maintains relationships with external customers
Assists in the preparation of the bi-weekly accounts receivable aging status report that is reviewed with the executive leadership team
Updates accounting records and software systems to document customer communications
Collects customer payments in accordance with payment due dates.
Identifies issues that may lead to account delinquency and escalates them with management
Provide timely follow-up on customer payment arrangements
Regularly collaborates with the sales team to recommend solutions to mitigate customer risk or identify opportunities to support customer growth
Assists with customer master data maintenance, including new account setup, change in payment terms, change in customer contact info, payment method, etc.
Other duties as required.