AR Analyst

Republic National Distributing Company•Atlanta, GA

36d

About The Position

The Accounts receivables specialist is responsible for portfolio management including obtaining timely invoice payments within prescribed payment terms to maximize A/R, % current, and minimize write-offs. The position will connect with client's sales/operations organization, other internal client areas, and external communication with the designated client base. It is expected to become the subject matter expert for their portfolio and be proficient in all transactions that impact the customer account.

Requirements

High school diploma or technical school required; bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management preferred
2-3 years in Order to Cash (OTC), Accounts Receivable, Sales Support, or Customer Service preferred
Strong attention to detail; adaptable to new processes and skills; team-oriented; positive and flexible attitude
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize workload, meet strict deadlines, and apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills
English fluency required
Advanced math and data analysis capability; ability to define problems, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract concepts
Large ERP experience with AR modules; highly proficient in Excel, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite
Limited travel required (less than 5%); ability to meet physical demands of the role with reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry

Responsibilities

Manage all customer accounts and ensure timely payments are received, AR balance accounts with customer records. Ensure completeness, updates and accuracy of invoices in the AR system
Communicate effectively with customers on a timely basis and provide excellent customer service regarding collection issues, discrepancies and short payments
Perform detail account reconciliation to identify gaps in the OTC process. Generate ad-hoc reporting as needed for team lead. Escalate unresolved issues to management timely in accordance with escalation policies and follow through on the issues until final resolution
Identify areas for improvement in the OTC process and implement changes to mitigate risk
Partner with sales and recommend accounts to be placed on credit hold, 3rd party, and others
Carry our administrative activities related to collections, such as researching the source of transactions, preparing statements and letters
Collaborate with various cross-functional partners and external customers to resolve receivables issues and achieve common goals and objectives.
Collaborate with various internal business functions such as billing, cash application, sales, warehouse, and external customers to resolve receivables issues and to achieve common goals and objectives
Ensure monthly/quarterly collections targets are met/exceed. Minimize bad debt writeoffs.
Serve as an escalation point of contact to act on reconciling accounts to customer statements

Benefits

401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Paid Time Off Program - work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Paid caregivers leave
Fertility benefits
Paid training
Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility