Accounts Receivable Analyst

Sharp AQUOS; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to manage collections and credit lines. The role involves analyzing disputed items, preparing reports, and ensuring timely payments. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in accounting or collections. This position allows for remote work within the Austin, TX or Vancouver, WA area, offering a competitive salary of $70,909 to $85,000.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of previous similar experience in accounting.
• Proven experience in collections, accounts receivable, or a related financial role.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection of invoices and analyze disputed items.
• Prepare AR reports and monitor overdue accounts.
• Generate receivable reports to identify problem accounts.

Skills

Collections management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Bi-lingual English/Japanese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

Field Employee, candidates must reside either in the Vancouver, WA or Austin, TX Area.

Reports directly to the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for collection of invoices, denial invoices, as well as the review, analysis and reconciliation of any other disputed items which affect the aging or delinquency of their accounts.

Responsibilities

Credit Line Management

• Reviews and prepares the Sharp Credit review form, pulls related reports from CRM and DNB, along with annual financial statements for customers with credit lines over $250K. Once completed, forwarded to the Financial Manager/Sr. Director, Controller for review and approval.
• CL under $250K, pulls DNB & CRM reports, reviews and makes recommendations on the CL based off the past sales and the input of the Sales Team and forecast. Once completed this is forwarded to the Financial Manager for approval.

Collection

• Generates various receivable reports, utilizing variants and databases, which identify high exposure and/or problem accounts.
• Contacts customers providing statements and any missing invoices/credits to ensure timely payment.
• Reports any issues concerning collection of the accounts to Accounting Manager, Sales team and other necessary escalations.
• Works closely with customer service on order releases, discrepancies in payments or credits.
• Uploads invoices into vendor portal that are required for payment.

Account Receivable Management

• Reports to SC on monthly potential overdue AR not collected within the due month and provides potential collection dates.
• Prepares AR report for the Accounting Manager/Sr. Director Controller no less than twice per month.
• Prepares to SC on monthly overdue AR as of the month end, with reason of delay and collection plan.
• Monitors the AR for potential issues such as past due, customers over credit line.
• Prepares requests for order release approval of the Finance Manager/Sr. Director Controller for order over credit line or customer past due per policy guidelines.
• Uploads the approval of the order release over credit line or past due into SAP.
• Uploads the approval of the credit lines once signed off into SAP.

Other Accounting Activities

• Completes the monthly J-Sox requirements supporting the integrity of the general ledger functioning and meet tests of design and effectiveness.
• Prepares monthly close journal entries and uploads them for approval.
• Assist the accounting manager, corporate planning manager, finance manager and controller with special projects upon request.
• Work with Director of Corporate Credit & Shared Services as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 5-7 years of previous similar experience in accounting.
• Proven experience in collections, accounts receivable, or a related financial role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., SAP, Excel).
• Ability to handle difficult conversations with professionalism and tact.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving collection targets.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• May require extended hours during peak periods or to meet deadlines.
• This position is fully remote work, but preferably in Vancouver, WA or Austin, TX area.
• Occasionally required to interact with different time zones including Asia or Europe.
• Bi-lingual in English/Japanese is preferred but not required.

About Us

Sharp Electronics Device Division (SECD)

Sharp Electronics Automotive Group is responsible for the design and manufacturing of various display technologies for automotive applications. The demand for these products has been steadily growing in cars and Sharp is leading these efforts to provide cutting edge technologies for our automotive customers.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $70,909 - $85,000. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.