Accounts Receivable Analyst
Cranbury, NJ
Contracted
Mid Level
Position: Accounts Receivable Analyst
Location: Cranbury, NJ (Hybrid - 3 days Onsite, 2 days Remote)
Type: Contract
Summary:
The essential role of an Account Receivable Analyst is responsible for key activities related to Accounts Receivable (AR) processes and business functions. Responsibilities include ensuring all activity in the payment area is processed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate norms and training, as well as in support of the Cash Service team. In addition, accountabilities to the business include identifying risks and escalating for problem resolution. A continuous improvement mindset includes identification of potential process and efficiency enhancements.
Job Requirement:
Location: Cranbury, NJ (Hybrid - 3 days Onsite, 2 days Remote)
Type: Contract
Summary:
The essential role of an Account Receivable Analyst is responsible for key activities related to Accounts Receivable (AR) processes and business functions. Responsibilities include ensuring all activity in the payment area is processed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate norms and training, as well as in support of the Cash Service team. In addition, accountabilities to the business include identifying risks and escalating for problem resolution. A continuous improvement mindset includes identification of potential process and efficiency enhancements.
Job Requirement:
- College degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or Business Administration
- At least 4 years related work experience in a consumer product-related corporate environment
- Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Strong and rapid decision-making ability
- Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities
- Proven organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Understanding of SAP A/R postings
- Able to handle difficult or challenging situations with diplomacy, tact, and professionalism
- Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and proficient use of Microsoft Excel
- Experience with cloud-based tool – High Radius and/or similar system, a plus
- Daily management and understanding of payment postings within the automated system and correlating postings in ERP (SAP system) as related to Accounts Receivable
- Management of payment exceptions in a new automated system, which requires investigative skills to report SAP posting accuracy and corrections as needed
- Optimize reporting and key performance indicators in the function and partner functions of Credit and Deductions
- Support reconciliation and inquiry - offer assistance in any AR-related advice and problem resolution
- Provide proactive information related to risks and support action items to mitigate such risks
- Meet to exceed established goals and align with industry standards
- Participate in customer-specific reviews and supply chain discussions to reduce delays and business interruption
- Collaborate with Credit and Deduction Resolution teams to improve deduction coding and application complexities
- Engage in work sessions and assist with streamlining internal processes toward standardization
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