Accounts Receivable Analyst

• Location: Coppell, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Contract External
• Job #10617

Contract: Accounts Receivable Analyst 10617
Our client, located in Coppell, is looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst on a contract basis for the next 2-3 months. 

Commitment is required for 2-3 months. 
This could be contract-to-hire for the right candidate. 

This role is fully in-office. 

Keys: 

• Degree is preferred
• QuickBooks is preferred
• Accounts Receivable Analysis experiences are required, including researching and resolving discrepancies, analyzing aging items, reconciling, and month-end reports
• Must be experienced in high-volume cash applications

Job Summary: 
The Accounts Receivable Analyst position is responsible for maintaining an open dialogue with all clients to receive timely payments and post amounts to customer’s accounts, prepare statements to notify clients of delinquent payments or accounts, initiate proceedings to secure payments, and work in tandem with the Accountant to maintain and track all records of collection and status of accounts.

Responsibilities: 

• Analyze, reconcile, research open past due balances to determine “root cause”.
• Demonstrates knowledge of financial processes, accounting policies, systems, controls, and work streams.
• Works closely with all departments including Customer Service to resolve past due issues  related to billing or claims.
• Create AR aging and metrics reports.
• Effectively applies knowledge of job and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of assignments.
• Review Month-End close reports for approval to send timely Clients.
• Develop and maintain a positive and professional relationship with Clients and Customers.
• Offer support and advice to other accounting departments or peers.
• Attend bi-weekly/monthly meetings with external Clients to review aging status with Account Manager-when applicable.
• Possesses strong organizational skills and prioritizes getting the right things done.
• Works independently within established procedures; may receive general guidance on new assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Job Specifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, Business or other related field. 
• 3+ years’ experience in related field preferred.
• Previous accounts receivable experience preferred.
• Demonstration of the following:
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Effective time management skills.
• Receive constructive feedback.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptable to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking.

Technical Expertise: 

• Navigate through ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Tecsys Elite.
• Retrieve and analyze data via Report Writer.
• Analyze data from disparate systems.
• Accurately key data into systems.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel (including Pivot Tables), 
• PowerPoint.
• Communicate swiftly through IM systems.
• Clear and professional diction.
• Basic Math skills.