A/R Analyst

Elevait Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm is seeking a remote A/R Analyst to manage collections and deductions for high-value accounts. This role requires strong analytical and Excel skills, with a focus on resolving payment issues for major clients. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the field. Competitive hourly pay with potential for full-time conversion and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Collections, AR Analysis, or Deductions Management.
• Proven mastery of Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience in large enterprise or healthcare sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage collections and deductions for high-value corporate accounts.
• Perform advanced Excel analysis to identify trends and issues.
• Engage directly with senior-level client contacts for issue resolution.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Tools

Excel

Client payment portals

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: A/R Analyst (collections and deductions) — Industry: Fortune100 healthcare — Location: 100% Remote (EST Hours) — Contract: 6 Months + extension/conversion FTE — Pay Rate: $38.50/hr; conversion to full-time at 100% of rate + benefits

We’re seeking an experienced Collections and Deductions Analyst with strong analytical and advanced Excel skills to manage large, complex client accounts, often exceeding $5M in invoice value. This role focuses on investigating, analyzing, and resolving root causes behind payment issues for critical supply clients, including major health systems and the Department of Defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage collections and deductions for high-value corporate accounts, ensuring timely resolution of payment discrepancies.
• Perform advanced Excel analysis (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and custom reporting) to identify trends, root causes, and client-specific issues.
• Engage directly with senior-level client contacts (Finance, AP, and Procurement) to resolve complex issues with professionalism and precision.
• Respond rapidly to urgent client inquiries, ensuring minimal disruption to critical supply chains (e.g., medications and medical devices).
• Conduct root cause investigations on disputes, short payments, and deductions; recommend process improvements based on findings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal finance, AR, and operations teams to resolve issues efficiently and accurately.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Collections, AR Analysis, or Deductions Management, preferably in large enterprise or healthcare sectors.
• Proven mastery of Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and analytical modeling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with C-suite and senior finance contacts.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop solutions—not just process transactions.
• Experience using client payment portals and ERP systems for analytical, not just administrative, functions.