Accounts Receivable Analyst: Detail-Driven & Impactful

Optimas; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 85,411,000 - 100,565,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas OE Solutions in Wood Dale, IL is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support all AR functions and ensure deadlines are met with accuracy. The role reports to the AR Manager and focuses on account setup, reconciliations, credits, and timely payments.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year AR background in manufacturing, proficiency with NetSuite or Epicor ERP, and strong Excel skills to manage credits, collections, and aging reports.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounts receivable experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in NetSuite and/or Epicor ERP systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in credit, collections, and accounts receivable.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain new account set-ups and process data updates in NetSuite as requested by customers and sales team. Ensure information is accurate and complete with supporting documentation on file.
• Review and analyze customer accounts, invoices, payments, credits and adjustments to ensure accuracy.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, deductions, credits, and customer disputes.
• Process account corrections via credit memo or debit memo timely.
• Monitor existing customers accounts for changes in creditworthiness, payment behavior, and overall risk.
• Recommend credit limit increases, decreases, holds, or other actions based on credit risk review.
• Review orders on credit hold for timely releasing for resolution and shipping.
• Process and apply customer payments accurately and promptly.
• Document collection status and activity on outstanding customer invoices and monitor aging reports.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong Analytical skills

Ability to follow-through on tasks and

Strong organizational skills and (com)

Proactive and solutions-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience

Tools

NetSuite

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Optimas OE Solutions in Wood Dale, IL is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support all AR functions and ensure deadlines are met with accuracy. The role reports to the AR Manager and focuses on account setup, reconciliations, credits, and timely payments.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year AR background in manufacturing, proficiency with NetSuite or Epicor ERP, and strong Excel skills to manage credits, collections, and aging reports.