Accounts Receivable & Collections Analyst

Requisition Number: 201923

External Description:

 

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES 

The position of Americas AR, Collections and Cash Applications Analyst is responsible for overseeing the day to day collection efforts of the Americas Region, Trade receivables and reports to the Americas Accounts Receivable Manager. The Americas AR and Collections Analyst is responsible for the daily the Collections and Cash application activities 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Collection Activities  

• Proactively manage collection of debt on assigned country portfolio, using established business rules, processes and methodology 
• Timely resolution of queries / disputes, via liaison with both the external customer and our internal customers (Business Units, Sales, Billing Teams, Treasury) 
• Prioritise and manage a challenging workload, whilst maintaining high levels of professionalism and customer satisfaction 
• Ensure that all communications – both internal and external are accurately documented 
• Daily / Weekly / Monthly reporting and account reconciliations 
• Working to strict monthly targets as assigned by the Americas Collections Manager 
• Work as part of the Collections team to drive best practice in Collections activities, to improve DSO and cash-flow, and minimise ageing debt 
• Month end reporting and reconciliations 
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• Accounts Receivable Activities 
• Ensure that all unresolved / unidentified receipts are closed on a timley basis 
• Ensure that receipts are applied timely and accurately to each customer’s account. 
• Manual Journal and adjustment postings (Refunds, Tax Adjustments, Bank Charges, Discounts, Small Amount Write offs) 
• Month-End Activities – including cash reconciliations and reporting  
• Assist on various requests associated with cash/receipts during walkthroughs and audit. 
• Prepare any ad-hoc reports as requested. 

 

Skills required 

• Collections experience essential 
• Strong work ethic 
• Good communication skills 
• Strong numeracy skills 
• Accuracy and attention to detail 
• Works well to deadlines and targets 
• Fluency in a second language (Spanish) preferred 

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City: Atlanta

State: Georgia

Community / Marketing Title: Accounts Receivable & Collections Analyst

Job Category: Finance

Company Profile:

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