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Accounts Receivable Analyst
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts receivable processes. You will utilize the Carixa software platform to record customer payments, perform system reconciliations, reporting and support key month-end activities.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize Carixa to record customer payment data and perform reconciliations between Carixa and SAP to ensure data integrity.
- Generate and analyze detailed reports from Carixa, including aging reports, daily cash collection metrics, and other key performance indicators.
- Investigate and resolve unidentified payments for both trade and non-trade accounts, ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
- Support treasury functions, including entering manual disbursements via ACH/Wire.
- Reconcile daily cash receipts and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Accounts Receivable and Accounting, to reconcile daily payments and meet service level agreements (SLAs) for payment posting.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including cash reconciliation and reporting.
- Prepare reports using data from Carixa to view insights on payment trends, identify potential issues with deductions or discrepancies, and work with the accounts receivable team to resolve payment application issues.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience; 5-7 years of Accounts Receivable and other related competencies
- Strong proficiency in Carixa software (preferred, but not required).
- Experience with and knowledge of accounts receivable processes and collections (order-to-cash cycle).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data from Carixa and identify trends.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage a high volume of customer accounts accurately.
- Familiarity with general accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS).
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as vlookups and pivot tables.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with high-volume transaction processing preferred
