Accountant 3

Aston Carter•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Receivables Support Analyst directly supports receivables cleanup and backlog remediation efforts, focusing on detailed account research and data validation to accelerate receivable recovery, reduce aging exposure, and improve payment processing and adjustment cycle times. This position plays a critical role in improving working capital, reducing receivable aging, and strengthening financial accuracy within the advisory business.

Requirements

Experience in commercial real estate, accounts receivable, collections, or financial operations.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills applied to complex receivable and account issues.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage large volumes of account information.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
Experience with accounts receivable processes, including collections and reconciliations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with workflow or tracking tools such as Smartsheet, Workday, or Salesforce.
Hands-on experience using Smartsheet and Salesforce in a receivables or financial operations context.
Experience with accounts receivable (AR) collection activities and related documentation requirements.
Familiarity with financial operations in a project-based or advisory services environment.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed account-level research and data validation to ensure the accuracy of receivable balances and all supporting documentation.
Investigate discrepancies in receivable accounts, validate balances, and clearly document findings, conclusions, and resolutions.
Review responses and supporting documentation from internal and external stakeholders, assess their accuracy, and determine appropriate next steps.
Draft demand letters and prepare write-off documentation in line with established policies and approval requirements.
Prepare receivables for collection activities by compiling invoice copies and all required supporting documentation.
Capture, update, and track Promise-to-Pay commitments, monitor follow-through, and escalate exceptions when necessary.
Research, apply, and document unapplied or misapplied cash to ensure proper allocation and timely resolution of outstanding items.
Coordinate deal date changes, adjustments, and account corrections with appropriate stakeholders and systems to maintain accurate records.
Escalate complex, high-risk, or unresolved issues to transaction accounting leadership with clear summaries and well-organized supporting details.
Maintain accurate records, notes, and audit trails to support transparency, reporting, and downstream financial processes.