Accounts Receivable Analyst

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team in Southfield, Michigan. This position is Contract with the potential to transition to a permanent role and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to our finance department by analyzing payment discrepancies, ensuring accurate cash application, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze unapplied cash and discrepancies in payments, including price and quantity issues, to ensure accurate allocation.

• Investigate payment exceptions and collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues.

• Work closely with the Credit and Collections Manager to address and resolve on-account payments.

• Review customer payment information to refine and enhance the cash application process.

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly dashboard reporting to support financial operations.

• Identify root causes of recurring errors and propose actionable solutions to mitigate future discrepancies.

• Perform account reconciliations as needed to ensure proper cash application.

• Participate in additional projects or tasks as assigned to support the finance department.

• Utilize advanced tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI to analyze data and generate reports.• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field, or a minimum of five years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Power BI experience is a plus.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders.

• Experience with account reconciliation and problem-solving in financial operations.

• Familiarity with AS400 operating systems is advantageous.

• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical abilities to address complex discrepancies.

• Demonstrated capability to build effective working relationships across teams and departments.