Full-Time Accounts Receivable Analyst
J.S. Held LLC is hiring a remote Full-Time Accounts Receivable Analyst. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Jericho, NY based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our Finance team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of a traditional collection professional.
The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of accounts receivable and collections processes but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.
- Effectively collect past due AR using a variety of collection methods, techniques, and legal claims.
- Focus on root causes of non-payment while bringing past due accounts to a current status.
- Regularly review AR and set priorities for effective collection.
- Negotiate payment arrangements, issue payment commitment letters, and follow up appropriately.
- Collaborate with project managers to research reasons for non-payment and take appropriate actions.
- Maintain accurate records of customer payment status and escalate high-risk situations to the management team.
This role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, strong organization, negotiation abilities, and the capability to manage stressful interactions with professionalism.
5+ years of collections experience with a track record of meeting KPIs.
Experience with clients in a B2B environment.
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with the ability to do pivots tables and lookups.
Must be detail-oriented and capable of working independently as well as part of a collections team.
Negotiation Skills: Must be well-versed in settling differences and reaching agreements beneficial to all parties involved.
Critical Thinking: Must be able to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas. This includes analyzing and solving problems by deducing consequences from known information.
Accurate and detailed account reconciliation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary to interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
Must be self-driven with a strong work ethic and able to work independently.
Must take ownership of the assigned portfolio and take the initiative to resolve problems to collect open AR effectively.
Must be able to embrace the training offered and abide by departmental processes and guidelines.
Experience with ERP technology, preferably Microsoft D365.
Preferred Qualifications:
- International collections experience.
- Associate’s degree or higher in a related field.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an adequate home office space.