The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing the accounts receivable process, focusing on deduction resolution, chargeback analysis and ensuring timely collections. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities and a customer-focused approach.
Accounts Receivable Analyst Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payment and resolve outstanding balances
- Prepare and analyze aging reports to track payment status and identify delinquent accounts
- Research and resolve customer deductions and chargebacks, including promotional, pricing and freight-related claims
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., sales, logistics, and customer service) to gather necessary documentation and validate claims
- Ensure proper documentation and root cause analysis to minimize future deductions
- Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy in receivables
- Generate and maintain reports on deductions, collections and overall accounts receivable performance
- Assist in the preparation of periodic cash flow forecasts
- Communicate directly with customers to address discrepancies and expedite resolution of unpaid invoices
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer contacts to enhance collaboration and payment timeliness
- Identify and implement improvements to AR processes, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness
- Leverage technology and tools to streamline workflows and enhance reporting capabilities
Accounts Receivable Analyst Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or a similar role, preferably within the CPG industry
- Strong knowledge of deduction and chargeback processes
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with SAP is a plus
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!
Thank you,
Cara Jarosz
Unit Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
