Accounting Analyst

The Accounting Analyst is a key role responsible for maintaining and analyzing accurate, complex, and timely transaction processing for accounts receivable in the operational accounting department, including billing and invoicing along with cash applications. This position will ensure accurate and timely financial records in the accounting system related to these transactions while maintaining a high level of customer service for both internal and external customers. Success requires a high level of attention to detail, process innovation, and cross-functional collaboration with other departments.

1. Within the accounts receivable function, creates, reconciles, and posts customer invoices in the accounting system.

2. Responsible for the submission and transmission of invoices to the customer on a daily basis through the appropriate invoice delivery method.

3. Enters cash receipts from the bank deposit to customer accounts daily. This includes checks, wires, ACH, and credit cards. Maintains receipt journals, credit spreads, and posts batches to the general ledger. For unmatched payments, performs appropriate research and follow-up.

4. Reconciles customer payments with invoice amounts, evaluates discrepancies and processes sales credits and sales tax credits on a case-by-case basis.

5. Maintains and updates customer-invoicing requirements in the accounting system.

6. Responsible for the reviews of customer aging and customer statements on an interim basis for follow-up items.

7. Processes and transmits non-product and intercompany billing activity invoices and credits monthly.

8. Responsible for the coordination with global accounting teams for timely and accurate recording of non-product and intercompany billing.

9. Assists with sales tax compliance on a monthly basis.

10. Actively reviews processes for ways to increase efficiency, improve internal controls, and create process documentation for best practices.

11. Assists in the strategy, design, and delivery of the new ERP financial system related to accounts receivable transactions.

12. Assists in special projects as requested by Management or other duties as assigned.

13. Prepares and distributes reports as assigned.

14. Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed.

Organization. Analytical. Records Management. Computer Applications. Troubleshooting. Problem Solving. Detail and Process Orientation. Effective Verbal and Written Communication. Self-Motivation. Critical Thinking. Time Management. Initiative.

While performing the duties of this job, the environment is general office work and the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit, and use hands.

REQUIRED: Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Strong math aptitude, problem-solving, and ability to work accurately with numbers. Experience with an enterprise business system and Microsoft Office. Proficient computer skills.

PREFERRED: Specific experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or General Ledger processes. College coursework in Accounting or Business Finance. Exposure to JDE, Salesforce, or Rootstock business systems. Three years or more of experience in Accounting or Finance at a large multinational corporation.