The AR Analyst is the liaison between Accounts Receivable and Accounting to ensure the accuracy of adjustments by researching and analyzing transactions. Other responsibilities include cash application and deduction management of strategic customers as well as special projects including but not limited to AR reporting & auditing.
Responsibilities
- Cash application and deduction management for specific customers.
- Research, review and process AR adjustments.
- Responsible for addressing customer rebates with Sales, Trade Marketing and Pricing Group to ensure accounts are valid and current.
- Maintain supporting documentation for all adjustments and offsets.
- Work closely with the Credit Team to share relevant customer payment, deduction and credit balance information.
- Ensure internal control compliance with all assigned areas and other audit requirements.
- Supports special projects and performs other duties as assigned by the AR Manager.
- Extensive usage of Data Warehouse, creating and running reports to support AR business needs.
- Proactively identify and recommend process improvements
Skills And Requirements
- 3-5 years of Accounts Receivable experience preferably in a consumer products company
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred or equivalent work experience
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and experience working with an ERP system
- Experience with SAP a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Positive Team player attitude
