Accounts Receivable Analyst

Tier4 Group; Wixom (MI); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tier4 Group in Wixom, MI seeks an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support cash flow through effective account management, collections, and accurate invoicing. You will liaise with customers, Sales, and Finance to resolve billing issues and improve payment performance.

The role requires 2+ years in AR or related finance, strong Excel and SAP skills, and a detail-oriented, collaborative mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least two years of experience in accounts receivable or related finance.
• Strong Excel skills with formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Experience using SAP for financial processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborative work style.
• Proven ability to resolve payment issues and drive collections.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Mansioni

• Oversee a designated group of customer accounts across multiple segments.
• Monitor balances and accelerate collections to reduce aging receivables.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, and deductions.
• Build relationships with accounts payable contacts to aid timely payments.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance on billing concerns.
• Apply remittances and perform account reconciliations.
• Support invoice delivery through customer portals and systems.
• Process billing corrections, pricing adjustments, and card payments.
• Provide customers with invoices, statements, and backup materials as requested.
• Identify opportunities to improve receivable processes and controls.
• Cross-train and cover for colleagues as needed.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within the department.
• Maintain compliance with client policies and procedures.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Excel

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support cash flow objectives through effective account management, payment resolution, and customer support. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, finance, sales, and billing teams to ensure accurate invoicing, timely collections, and efficient resolution of account issues. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a designated group of customer accounts across multiple business segments.
• Monitor outstanding balances and take appropriate action to accelerate collections and reduce aging receivables.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, short pays, and other account issues.
• Build productive relationships with customer accounts payable contacts to support timely payment processing.
• Partner with internal teams, including Sales, Customer Service, and Finance, to address billing concerns and improve payment performance.
• Apply customer remittances accurately and perform account reconciliations to maintain account integrity.
• Support invoice delivery requirements, including submission through customer-specific portals and systems.
• Process billing corrections, pricing adjustments, credit card transactions, and other account maintenance activities as needed.
• Provide customers with requested documentation such as invoices, statements, and backup materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve receivable processes, controls, and workflow efficiencies.
• Cross-train and provide coverage for other team members when necessary.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, projects, and process improvement efforts.
• Maintain compliance with client policies, quality standards, and established operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, credit, or a related finance function.
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals and financial transaction processes.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including experience using formulas, lookups, and pivot tables to analyze data.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success resolving payment issues and driving collection efforts to positive outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Team-player mindset with a willingness to support cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, automotive, or industrial organizations.
• Familiarity with OEM and aftermarket customer billing or payment portal systems.
• Prior experience working in a high-volume accounts receivable environment.