What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Analyst position at FlightSafety International Inc?
About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
The Accounts Receivable Analyst will ensure prompt and accurate processing and posting of customer payments and is the main point of contact for inquiries and troubleshooting of application and reporting of cash application for customer's accounts receivables. The Receivable Analyst supports identifies areas of opportunity and appropriate corrective action procedures. They support the Accounts Receivable Supervisor through innovation and problem solving.
- Guarantee timely posting on payments in SAP
- Provide feedback on team performance to set priorities to establish methods by which quality and efficiency is monitored in the department.
- Establish and follow Standard Operating Procedures for all Accounts Receivable processes
- Collaborate cross functionally with other business units to identify and clear past due accounts
- Create and maintain reporting regarding status aging balances
- Identify problems and inconsistencies within the accounts receivable processes and recommend appropriate corrective procedures.
- Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency
- Research and reconcile all payments including escalated invoice payment disputes in a timely manner.
- Answer customer inquiries and interact with them regarding issues relating to invoices.
- Comply with corporate procedures and ensure team is following proper internal controls.
- Support Accounts Receivable Supervisor and Accounting Operations Manager with special projects as assigned.
- Maintain and update customer files, including billing contact information.
- Assist in reconciling general ledger and customer accounts monthly.
- Investigate and resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions in a timely manner.
- Identify problems and inconsistencies within the accounts receivable process and recommend appropriate corrective procedures.
- Monitors credits on accounts and posts them in a timely fashion.
- Associates Degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
- 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Accounts Receivable
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Proven ability to overcome obstacles and get results
- Displayed ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Knowledge of SAP or similar system
- Proficient with EXCEL, Access, Word, PowerPoint
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- High level of initiative and motivation
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner
- Continuous improvement orientation
- Travel when required
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
