AR Collections Analyst

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist is responsible for processing corporate accounts receivable transactions and conducting collections research and effort. This is a corporate accounting support position in a fast-paced centralized accounting services environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review weekly companywide AR Aging report for significantly aged cash payments, credit memos, journal entries, and invoices that need to be resolved
• Assist branches in researching invoices, cash payments, credit memos, and journal entries to determine collectability
• Engage 3rd party collection agencies to assist in collecting on past due invoices
• Review branch AR Aging report to ensure that they are providing the required notes and statuses of each line item on a weekly basis.
• Research breakdowns in billing or cash application processes and recommend corrections or system changes.
• Responsible for customer service requests from the branches related to the AR Aging and collections.
• Assist AR team with billing, cash applications, customer service inquiries, etc.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in accounting or finance preferred
• 3+ years' experience in accounts receivable and collections
  
  

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment
• Experienced and proficient in Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Axapta) or Microsoft Dynamics 365
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to professionally communicate (listening, written, and verbal skills) both internally and externally with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret numeric data and produce results within critical turnaround times
• Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision or in a team setting; flexible, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced business environment
• Skilled in being a self-motivating, analytical, and proactive team player
• Exceptional customer service, communication and time management skills able to accurately perform calculations and analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and alpha-numeric data entry
• Knowledge and skilled in proper applicable accounting principles, practices, and procedures (US GAAP)
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.