We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a busy chemicals manufacturing organization in Southfield, Michigan. This contract opportunity offers the potential for a permanent position and is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and can manage a varied customer portfolio while supporting daily receivables activity in a fast-moving environment. The role focuses on cash application, collections follow-up, account reconciliation, and accurate reporting, while partnering with customers and internal teams to resolve billing and payment issues.
Responsibilities:
- Track incoming customer payments across bank accounts and ensure receipts are recorded accurately and on time.
- Apply daily cash transactions, maintain cash activity records, and support the preparation of regular cash forecasting updates.
- Follow up with customers on past-due balances, scheduled remittances, and invoice-related questions to improve collection performance.
- Issue invoices through accounting platforms and customer portals while monitoring submission status and resolving processing issues.
- Reconcile customer accounts to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and bring outstanding items to resolution.
- Prepare reports and supporting schedules related to cash receipts, receivables activity, and other accounting requests from management.
- Enter banking transactions, coordinate deposits, and balance bank activity against internal records.
- Maintain organized documentation for accounting files and intercompany receivable transactions.
- Work through accounting exceptions by identifying root causes and recommending practical solutions as issues arise.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent hands-on experience in accounts receivable or a related accounting function.
- Working knowledge of accounts receivable operations, including aging review, commercial collections, billing, and cash application.
- Familiarity with accounting and banking procedures, including bank reconciliation and cash activity tracking.
- Experience using ERP or accounting software; exposure to Sage 100 is preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
- Solid analytical and mathematical ability with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to manage high volumes of information, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.