What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Analyst position at Daikin Comfort North America?
The Accounts Receivable Analyst works within the AR team of the finance department. The AR Analyst will maintain client accounts to ensure the issuance of proper credit limits and clients remain aware of outstanding balances. Duties require incumbent to work with multiple business segments and sales managers. Applies a high level of attention to detail with the invoicing and payments received from multiple segments and research will be required. The A/R analyst is a strong team player, results orientated has a dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives.
Position Responsibilities may include
- Process accounts receivable, daily billing, adjustments, refunds, write-offs, NSFs and related clerical support functions
- Oversee the accurate posting of daily cash receipts.
- Monitor client accounts daily to identify and take appropriate action on outstanding accounts receivables.
- Regularly review client accounts for accuracy, ensuring accurate and updated account information.
- Proactively take actions to encourage timely payments.
- Investigate and resolve client billing-issues in a timely manner while assuring good customer service.
- Identify issues contributing to account delinquency and discusses them with management.
- Update and maintain accurate records and regularly reports on client aging and collection efforts.
- Collect client credit information, submit client credit applications for approval, and monitor client credit lines.
- Generate reports as needed, analyze data and identify trends and take corrective measures if needed
- As part of a team, performs other duties as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the full team and/or as assigned by management. Recommend best practices and process improvements.
- Apply high level of integrity, ethics and compliance while meeting objectives
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Nature and Scope:
- Works within well-defined instructions
- Works within knowledge
- Understand A/R processes with minimal direction required
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office – Outlook, Word and Excel and 10-Key stroke
- Background creating account reconciliations and reporting using Excel, databases & Word
- Experience utilizing a cloud base accounting system a plus
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to research, resolve, and explain complex issues
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees.
- Effective organizational and time management skills with ability to effectively prioritize and complete projects on time
- Ability to use good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
- Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work in scope and compliance with policy and the law and learn new skills
- The ability to work effectively in a high growth environment and a rapidly changing organization
- Knowledge of manufacturing or service organizations practices is a plus
- Advanced knowledge /experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and complex booking
- Advanced Excel skills with high level of confidentiality
Experience:
- 7 years of experience in an accounts receivable role
- 5 years of experience in commercial collections or related function
Education: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting - Finance, or Business required
People Management (Y/N): No
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
- Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Employees must be able to work in the office or remotely as the need arises.
Reports to: Assistant Controller or Manager, Accounts Receivable
Pay: $23.25 to 28.62/hr.
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $23 - $29