AR Analyst

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As a part of our continued growth, LKQ is seeking an AR Analyst to join our team! The AR Analyst will be responsible for managing the cash inflow activities for the company. This role will serve as a conduit to identify business partner issues; including resolving disputes and summarizing information to facilitate the resolution of internal and external payment issues or disputes. If you are looking to grow your career with a great company with great people, you will enjoy a career with us!

Essential Job Duties:

• Manage payment application activities to meet or exceed key metrics established by the Company

• Responsible for the management of account transactions in support of the receivables process, including establishing and maintaining account reconciliations

• Prepare and organize documentation, as necessary, to efficiently and effectively record check, credit card, and PayPal payments from customers in a timely manner

• Maintain a key list of internal and external contacts for each account.

• Interface with internal and external contacts, including customer service, sales organization, and senior management to reconcile and resolve disputed remittance items; make any necessary customer account adjustments (to allow payment application to be completed accurately and timely)

• Escalate unresolved customer account issues, tracking to final resolution.

• Document communications and follow up to ensure all necessary actions are completed in order for payments to be made, and reflected accurately on customer accounts

• Create and review periodic and/or ad hoc reporting to address aging balances and unresolved disputes

• Initiate and support the continual improvement of standard Company process and procedures through the increased use of technology and effective process improvement analysis

• Assist with month end duties as needed.

• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel; intermediate to advanced level.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proven success as a team player.
• Ability to use multiple POS systems to research and reconcile customer accounts and summarize findings for management.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's required.

Machines, Equipment, and Software:

• Computer, 10-key calculator, multi-user telephone system, copier, fax machine, and Microsoft Office software.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• This position requires sitting, standing, bending,and lifting.
• Must be physically able to lift boxes weighing approximately 30 lbs.
• Must have the ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and be attentive to details.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts receivable and/or business to business collections.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts