Accounts Receivable Analyst

Duration: 10 months with potential for extension Location: HYBRID - Cranbury, NJ About Us: At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 22 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors. Achieves Results: Stays focused on completing daily tasks accurately and on time. Operational Excellence: Maintains high standards of quality for all transactional work. Interacts Effectively: Communicates clearly and updates supervisors on task status and potential escalations. Reliability: Demonstrates consistency in handling repetitive, complex data sets with integrity. Technical skills: SAP Invoice to Cash tool *Bachelor's required* Job Summary Support the Invoice to Cash (I2C) department by executing daily operational tasks focused on accounts receivable and sales billing. The role provides essential technical and administrative support to ensure the financial integrity of our revenue. Working under the direction of the A/R Lead, the Analyst will assist in performing payment processing, resolving billing blocks, and ensuring the continuous flow of sales data into SAP and cloud-based solution for Invoice to Cash. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to process large volumes of data in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities Daily management and understanding of payment postings within automated system as well as correlating postings in ERP (SAP system) as related to Accounts Receivable with added complexity of discounts, deductions, and chargebacks Management of payment exceptions in automated system, which requires investigative skills to report SAP posting accuracy and corrections as needed Provide pro-active information related to risks and support action items to mitigate such risks and support reconciliation and inquiry – assisting with problem resolution Participate in customer-specific reviews and supply chain discussions to reduce delays and business interruption while collaborating with Credit and Deduction Resolution teams to improve deduction coding and reduce application complexities Entry & Adjustments: Perform manual SAP entries and adjustments as directed to ensure A/R accounts remain clear and the subledger is updated accurately. 2. Sales Billing Support (~35%) Billing Block Resolution: Monitor SAP billing block reports and perform the necessary steps to release blocks for D2C Brands and Retail partners based on established protocols. Data Flow Monitoring: Assist in auditing orders in "shipped" status held by billing blocks to minimize impact on daily targets. Internal Transaction Support: Support the processing of retail Sales Billing Blocks and Company Store sales to ensure uninterrupted billing. Wholesale Billing Support: Support the resolution of B2B Wholesale billing blocks by reviewing master data gaps or credit limit status. Payment Processing: Assist in the processing of ACH/wire and check payments in accordance with department standards. 3. Reporting & Data Maintenance (~15%) Dashboard Updates: Assist in the daily update of Power BI dashboards by ensuring accurate data extracts from SAP. Metric Tracking: Compile data for key Invoice to Cash (I2C) metrics and prepare monthly reports for distribution by the I2C Team. S4 Readiness: Provide administrative and data-entry support for SAP S4 readiness and digital transformation objectives. 4. Cross-Functional Coordination (~10%) Inquiry Resolution: Act as a support contact for Supply Chain inquiries regarding missing sales, pricing discrepancies, or material master data. Process Documentation: Assist in documenting standardized procedures (SOPs) and updating best practice manuals for the department. Integration Support: Provide A/R data support for tasks related to the integration of new brand acquisitions. Job Requirements Education, Experience and Skills Experience: Previous experience in a high-volume Accounts Receivable or Finance support role. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel (data entry, basic formulas) and Outlook. Previous work using Power BI is requested. Detail Orientation: High level of accuracy in data entry and root cause investigation. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and take direction from senior analysts and leads. Specific Designations & Certifications ERP: Previous experience in SAP ECC and S4 HANA (or similar large ERP) is required. Software: Exposure to High Radius is highly preferred. Industry: Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or E-commerce is an advantage. Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply Join Us At Cogent Infotech, your ideas matter. 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