Accounts Receivable Analyst

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Muskegon, MI 49441

Overview

Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree

Description

Job Summary:

Process receivables timely, accurately and in accordance with GAAP and company procedures. Work with customers to ensure payments are posted to the appropriate invoices and resolve payment discrepancies on customer accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

70% - Cash ApplicationsAccurate application of cash receipts in accordance with supporting information supplied by customers.Daily balancing of Cash, Accounts Receivable and loan ledgersApplication and management of customer contract depositsAdminister various lockbox upload processes, reconciling to banking activityAnalyze, reconcile and maintain receivable information for customer accountsBalance daily incoming lockbox advice from bankMaintain account integrity by applying and monitoring credits and payments, as well as analyzing and preparing customer refunds.Communicate and resolve customer deductions and short paymentsWork with Treasury Supervisor, credit managers, customers, and other department personnel in reconciliation of customer accounts.Load new customers in system and make certain that we have all necessary documentation related to credit limits and sales tax status.Prepare documentation for Resale Tax AuditsUpdate and review tax exempt and resale tax certificatesSignificant involvement in annual financial statement audit and occasional bank field examinations

20% - Customer Account ReconciliationsResolve credit card payment issues and rejections.Work with customer service team to ensure timely resolution of customer issues and potential credit memos or debit memos.Review weekly credit memo and debit memo postings to offset outstanding receivable on bowling center accounts as approved by customer.

10% - MiscellaneousManage Invoicing, Credit Memo and Statement processing and mailingAssist with General Ledger account reconciliations as assignedVarious other reporting tasks as assignedOther duties as assigned by Treasury SupervisorServe as back up for Accounts Payable

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Experience - Minimum two years in accounts receivable and/or accountingPrior experience with direct data entry systemsMust be detail oriented, have strong problem solving skills, ability to accurately analyze and process large amounts of data, willing to work with others outside of department and multi-task as needed.Previous experience with resale and tax exemptionsExperience using IFS a plus

Education Level - Associates degree or equivalent applicable experience