Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst
Lakeside Book•Warrenville, IL
•Remote
About The Position
This role involves leading daily cash application activities, investigating and resolving complex AR issues, analyzing AR data, developing reports, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The analyst will partner with various internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions and support overall financial objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Credit & Collections, or related finance functions.
- Strong expertise in cash application, reconciliations, dispute management, and accounts receivable processes.
- Proven ability to resolve complex payment and transaction issues.
- Advanced analytical skills with experience working with large data sets, identifying trends, developing insights, and recommending process improvements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, and other financial systems.
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily cash application activities across multiple payment methods, ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with internal controls.
- Partner with outsourced service providers to resolve escalated issues.
- Investigate and resolve complex unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, and reconciliation challenges, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Analyze accounts receivable and cash application data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Provide actionable recommendations that support cash flow, working capital, and operational objectives.
- Develop and deliver reporting, dashboards, and key performance metrics.
- Support month-end close activities, audits, customer payment dispute resolution, and aging reduction efforts.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating workflows and identifying automation opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Customer Service, IT, Treasury, and banking partners.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on AR processes and best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
