Accounts Receivable Analyst

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst in Tempe, AZ to manage high-volume AR activities and drive data-driven improvements.

This data-driven role emphasizes Excel mastery, large datasets, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize reporting and operational decision-making. The candidate will develop dashboards, identify trends, and support month-end close with strong attention to detail and effective communication across Accounting, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field preferred but not required.
• 1+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Data Analytics, or related role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data manipulation, and reporting.
• Experience transforming large volumes of raw data into meaningful business insights.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, BlackLine, or similar analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to identify trends, variances, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume accounts receivable transactions and customer activity.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve payment issues.
• Extract, organize, cleanse, and validate large datasets from multiple sources.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to support financial and operational objectives.
• Identify trends and opportunities for process improvement through data analysis.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations and leaders to provide insights and recommendations.
• Support month-end close activities, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Utilize data visualization to improve visibility into receivables performance.
• Monitor aging, collections trends, cash application activity, and KPIs.
• Assist with process documentation, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Data analytics

Power BI

SQL

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics/Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Power BI

SQL

BlackLine

Job description

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Location: Tempe, AZ - onsite

Schedule: Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (some flexibility)

Pay Range: $23 to $26 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking a detail oriented and analytical Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our client’s team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with large volumes of data, identifying trends, solving problems, and driving process improvements. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing accounts receivable activities while partnering with business stakeholders to analyze financial data, improve reporting, and support operational decision making.

This position is highly data driven and requires strong Excel skills, experience working with large datasets, and the ability to organize, cleanse, and interpret raw financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze high volume accounts receivable transactions and customer account activity.
• Investigate discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and perform detailed account reconciliations.
• Extract, organize, cleanse, and validate large datasets from multiple sources.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to support financial and operational objectives.
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement through data analysis.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and business leaders to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Support month end close activities, reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Utilize data visualization and reporting tools to improve visibility into receivables performance.
• Monitor aging, collections trends, cash application activity, and key performance metrics.
• Assist with process documentation, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Data Analytics, or a related role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data manipulation, and reporting.
• Experience working with large volumes of raw data and transforming data into meaningful business insights.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, BlackLine, or similar reporting and analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to identify trends, investigate variances, and make data driven recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience creating dashboards and visual reports within Power BI.
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing data.
• Experience with account reconciliations and financial systems.
• Exposure to ERP platforms and large corporate accounting environments.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.

Pay Details: $23.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Angela Walton

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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