Accounts Receivable Analyst

Job Description:

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Job Profile: FIN.09.004.P20 – Accounts Receivable Experienced Professional

Company: Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions America, LLC

Division:  Industrial Components & Equipment Division

Location: Elk Grove, IL

Status: Permanent  

Summary

The accounts receivable analyst is responsible for customer payment processing and application to open balances in the accounts receivable ledger, including reconciliation of cash payments. The role also generates accounts receivable age analysis and customer dunning, as well as collections activities.

This position will report to the AP/AR Manager at HIESA and will work a hybrid schedule with at least three days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Enter customer deposits into the ERP system. (ACH, checks, cash, credit card payments).
• Support the credit review of potential and existing customers.
• Answer customer and internal inquiries regarding customer accounts. Help problem solve customer complaints.
• Communicate with customers regarding invoice payments and/or dispute.
• Review customer statements.
• Prepare dunning statements from ERP system and send to customer.
• Generate accounts receivable age analysis.
• Assist in monthly closings.
• Provide audit support as necessary.
• Assist with special projects as necessary.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree in accounting preferred

Professional experience

• Two-three years previous experience
• Microsoft Excel proficient
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and in teams, prioritize tasks and deliverables.
• Knowledge of SAP and Sarbanes-Oxley a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to prepare written correspondence/reports in a clear/concise manner.

Key behaviors

• Candidate must work well in a team environment.
• Candidate must be dependable /accountable in a hybrid work arrangement.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently on a daily basis.
• Must be results-oriented, high energy, and a representative of the HIESA Values.

Direct reports

• N/A