Senior Accounts Receivable Credit Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

The Senior AR Credit Analyst role offers the chance to take a leadership position within the Accounts Receivable department of a global organization.

You will have the opportunity to make significant contributions by reconciling complex accounts, analyzing credit risk, and clearing past-due accounts.

This role allows you to collaborate with multiple departments, giving you broad exposure across the organization. Additionally, your work will directly impact the financial health and operations of the company, offering both challenges and rewards for those with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for problem-solving.

Job Description :

The Senior AR Credit Analyst will play a crucial role in managing and improving the Accounts Receivables processes. You will be responsible for reconciling accounts, identifying root causes for discrepancies, and clearing past-due accounts.

This position also requires close collaboration with various departments, including customer service, sales, billing, and tax, to ensure accurate and timely resolution of financial issues.

Key Responsibilities :

• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies by identifying root causes.
• Develop and implement strategies to clear past-due accounts and reduce risk.
• Conduct customer credit analysis and assist in reviewing credit limits and credit blocks.
• Prepare and review account summaries, reconciliations, and financial results.
• Collaborate daily with other departments (e.g., customer service, sales, billing, tax, pricing) to address and resolve issues efficiently.
• Assist in preparing financial analysis of accounts and recommend strategies to mitigate risk.
• Participate in special projects and provide ad hoc reporting, including credit utilization and process improvement.
• Document and suggest improvements for existing processes and procedures to enhance the overall efficiency of the department.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, with a focus on Accounts Receivables and credit analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of the order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes.
• In-depth knowledge of financial statements and financial statement analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex process issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Action-oriented with the ability to lead assigned tasks and work independently.
• Experience with SAP Credit and Collection Modules required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Prior experience with credit analysis and risk management is preferred.

This role is ideal for an experienced credit analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the financial success of the organization by improving credit and collections processes.

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Company Description

Since 1985 Accounting Recruitment Experts

Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.

Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm.

We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.

Awards & Recognition :

2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63

2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies

2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms

2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)

Company Description

Since 1985 Accounting Recruitment Experts r nAccounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.

r nLocally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm.

We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.

r n r nAwards & Recognition : r n2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63 r n2016-2017 St.

Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies r n2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms r n2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St.

Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)