Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst

Elite Sportswear LP•Reading, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: The Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for detailed customer account analysis, resolves discrepancies independently, leads collection process, and supports month-end close activities. The Senior AR Analyst acts as a subject-matter expert and has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience working with high-volume cash application environments. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related technical field

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related technical field
Advanced understanding of AR concepts, GAAP principles, and financial internal control frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of transactional data.
Independent decision-making and ownership of complex issues.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems.
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).

Responsibilities

Perform advanced customer account reconciliations, ensuring all payments, credits, adjustments, and deductions are accurately applied to outstanding invoices.
Investigate short-pays, overpayments, and disputed items; coordinate with Sales Operations and Accounts Receivable team to resolve discrepancies.
Prepare monthly AR aging summaries and reporting packages for finance leadership.
Perform month end close by completing reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses.
Review, analyze, and maintain AR aging reports to ensure timely identification of overdue accounts.
Track aging trends, highlight risks, and escalate issues requiring management attention.
Manage customer statements, past-due notifications, customer follow-ups, and collection activities in a professional and consistent manner.
Recommend accounts for credit hold, write-off, or further escalation when necessary.
Analyze AR trends to identify risks, opportunities, and process gaps.
Support AR process improvements, automation efforts, and system enhancements.
Other responsibilities as necessary