We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a team in Atlanta, Georgia on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is responsible for keeping receivables current, resolving payment-related issues, and supporting accurate financial records through consistent follow-up and analysis. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across billing, cash application, collections, and account reconciliation, along with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end receivables process, including invoice review, payment posting, collection efforts, and reconciliation of customer balances.
- Review aging activity regularly and pursue past-due accounts to help improve payment timeliness and reduce outstanding receivables.
- Investigate billing concerns, deduction issues, short payments, and unapplied funds, then coordinate resolution to clear account discrepancies.
- Produce and assess accounts receivable aging reports, identifying trends and recommending actions to strengthen collections performance.
- Reconcile customer account activity and resolve mismatches by researching transaction history and supporting documentation.
- Partner with sales, customer service, and operations teams to address invoicing questions and payment disputes in a timely manner.
- Apply daily receipts from multiple payment channels, including wires, lockbox activity, and other incoming cash transactions.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close by preparing reconciliations, maintaining supporting schedules, and assisting with reporting needs.
- Maintain accurate customer account records and provide documentation for audits while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and internal controls.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting function.
- Practical experience with commercial collections, cash application, billing support, and daily cash activity processing.
- Strong understanding of account reconciliation, aging analysis, and resolution of payment discrepancies.
- Ability to investigate issues independently and communicate effectively with internal teams and customers.
- Proficiency with financial systems and spreadsheets used to track receivables, payments, and reporting.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.