Accounts Receivable Analyst

Our client, an international automotive industry supplier with 5 manufacturing plants in Mexico, has requested us to search for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support their operations in Mexico.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Accounts Receivable Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the centralized accounts receivable operations for multiple legal entities within the Shared Services Center. The position is responsible for accurate and timely processing of customer invoices, cash applications, collections support, dispute resolution, aging analysis, credit risk monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration with supply chain, commercial, quality and customer service teams.

This role ensures AR processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with corporate financial policies, contributing to strong working capital performance and reduced overdue balances (DSO) across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. AR Processing & Billing Accuracy

Prepare, validate, and post customer invoices in the ERP system for multiple legal entities, ensuring alignment with commercial terms, sales orders, and delivery confirmations.

Ensure all invoices comply with statutory requirements (e.g., tax, e-invoicing formats by jurisdiction) and internal finance policies.

Maintain correct customer master data, billing codes, and billing schedules in the ERP.

2. Cash Application & Reconciliation

Perform daily cash application and posting of incoming payments across entities, ensuring application to the correct accounts and open invoices.

Reconcile cash and bank entries for allocated payments and investigate any unapplied or short-paid amounts.

Work with Treasury and Accounting to address any anomalies or systemic issues in payment application.

3. Collections & Aging Management

Monitor AR aging and proactively support collection efforts for past-due accounts in accordance with SSC policies and entity requirements.

Support the Accounts Receivable Manager in developing and executing collection strategies to improve cash flow and reduce DSO.

Prepare and deliver aging reports, trends, and KPI dashboards to stakeholders.

4. Dispute & Deduction Resolution

Work with Commercial, Sales, Quality and Supply Chain teams to gather supporting documentation for disputed invoices and systematically resolve issues.

Track, document, and escalate disputes or deductions requiring managerial intervention.

Ensure adjustments, credits, or offsets are properly authorized and accurately reflected in AR.

5. Credit Support & Risk Monitoring

Monitor customer credit limits and payment behavior in alignment with the credit policies defined by the AR Manager.

Highlight early warning signals (e.g., late payments, increased disputes) to the manager for further action with Commercial and Credit teams.

Assist in preliminary credit checks and information gathering for new or high-risk customers.

6. SSC Standardization & Process Improvement

Support continuous standardization initiatives for AR policies, procedures, and reporting across legal entities and regions.

Participate in process documentation, best practice development, and training initiatives for SSC team members.

Identify and recommend improvements related to automation, workflow efficiency, and accuracy (e.g., auto-cash matching, electronic remittance handling, RPA tools).

7. Reporting & Compliance

Prepare periodic AR reports (aging, days sales outstanding, collections performance, dispute metrics) for the AR Manager and finance leadership.

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, NIF’s, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Assist with internal and external audits, providing required documentation and explanations related to AR processes.

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build strong working relationships with Supply Chain, Commercial/Sales, Customer Service, Quality, and Plant Finance teams to ensure accurate invoicing and resolve AR-related issues.

Act as a liaison between the SSC AR team and the plants to facilitate information flow, issue resolution, and process alignment.

Partner with shared services peers (e.g., Accounts Payable, Intercompany, General Ledge) to ensure seamless financial operations.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic Background

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Professional Experience

3–5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, credit, or collections in a multi-entity, shared services, or centralized finance environment.

Experience in manufacturing or automotive supply chain sectors is highly desirable.

Prior experience working with cross-functional teams and remote stakeholders.

Technical Skills

Proficiency with enterprise ERP systems (multi-entity setup), strong preference for experience with modules related to:

Customer billing

Receipts & cash application

Credit management

Reporting/analytics

Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas).

Experience with electronic invoicing, auto-cash matching tools, and AR automation technologies.

Solid understanding of NIF (Mexican GAAP) financial reporting, and tax & compliance implications for AR.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer interactions and internal stakeholder relationships.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to work with complex data.

A customer-centric mindset balanced with discipline to enforce credit and collections policies.

Ability to work effectively in a decentralized and remote environment.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.