Accounts Receivable Analyst
$37 - $42 per hourBrilliant Financial Staffing - IL
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: AR Analyst
Location: Oak Brook, IL (Hybrid – Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Pay Rate: $37/HR–$42/HR (Based on experience and qualifications)
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an AR Analyst with our client, a large, established organization in the smart home technology industry, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL . This company is seeking an analytical, detail-oriented professional to support a year-end accounts receivable cleanup initiative within its Credit and Collections department. The AR Analyst will review a substantial portfolio of outstanding receivables, analyze aging data, investigate account discrepancies, and identify actionable next steps for high-priority accounts. This is a 3–4 month contract opportunity offering the chance to contribute to a high-impact project while collaborating with an established credit and collections team.
AR Analyst Responsibilities:
- Analyze a large portfolio of outstanding accounts receivable, including approximately $400 million in open receivables, with a focus on accounts approaching or exceeding 180 days past due.
- Review, validate, and organize AR data to identify aging issues, inconsistencies, missing information, and opportunities for resolution.
- Segment outstanding receivables by aging, dollar value, customer, risk level, and collection status to help prioritize high-impact accounts.
- Partner with credit and collections team members to establish account ownership, understand collection strategies, and determine appropriate next steps.
- Research high-priority customer accounts to identify the reasons for outstanding balances, investigate potential roadblocks, and recommend actionable solutions.
- Identify appropriate customer contacts and determine when follow-up or additional outreach is necessary.
- Process cash applications, account write-offs, and debit and credit adjustments as needed.
- Reconcile cash receipts and detailed accounts receivable balances to the general ledger at month-end.
- Investigate and resolve customer deductions, validate claims, and coordinate with internal teams to support timely resolution.
- Prepare supporting documentation for credit and debit memos and assist with customer account adjustments.
- Prepare and distribute monthly departmental metrics and reports to support credit and collections performance.
- Assist with credit applications, credit reference inquiries, retail account maintenance, and other accounts receivable activities as needed.
AR Analyst Qualifications:
- Strong experience in accounts receivable analysis, credit analysis, collections, or related accounting functions.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze large volumes of AR data, identify trends, investigate discrepancies, and prioritize outstanding balances.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and data analysis-REQUIRED
- Experience working with aging reports, customer deductions, account reconciliations, and outstanding receivables.
- SAP experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
If you or someone you know is qualified and interested in this opportunity, please apply ASAP!
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
\nCompany DescriptionBrilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.
Company Description
Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.
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