AR Analyst - Contract

Overview This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr Role: Accounts Receivable Analyst (Contract with potential for permanent hire) Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid (Mon-Thurs onsite, Fridays remote; Battery area) Compensation: $35-$40/hour We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a growing professional services organization on a contract basis with potential for permanent hire depending on business needs. This role is key to maintaining healthy cash flow, ensuring timely collections, and supporting client relationships through accurate and efficient AR processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Responsibilities Monitor outstanding receivables and proactively manage the collections process Communicate with clients to resolve payment delays or disputes in a professional manner Review, reconcile, and maintain accuracy of customer accounts; apply cash receipts and payments correctly Prepare and analyze AR aging reports, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement Partner cross-functionally with sales, client success, and billing teams to resolve discrepancies Support month-end close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables Assist with internal and external audits by gathering and providing necessary documentation Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance AR efficiency and client satisfaction Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered) 5+ years of hands-on Accounts Receivable experience, ideally in an analytical capacity Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs (Excel test required) Strong communication skills - ability to speak clearly and professionally with clients is critical Prior experience reconciling customer accounts and handling collections in a corporate environment Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting Nice to Have Experience with Salesforce and/or NetSuite strongly preferred Professional services, SaaS, or data-driven business model exposure Familiarity with AR automation tools or process improvement initiatives Additional Details Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. In geographies requiring salary range disclosure, the salary range is noted in this posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Job Function and Industry Job function: Accounting/Auditing Industries: Technology, Information and Internet We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco by Highspring