Analyst, Accounts Receivable

Southwire Company, LLC; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth

Parental Leave

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to monitor and verify payments, apply cash receipts, and resolve discrepancies. You will contact customers on overdue invoices, enforce payment terms, and maintain accurate AR records using professional accounting software.

The role requires 2–4 years of AR experience, strong data entry skills, and attention to detail in a busy office setting. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma.
• 2–4 years of experience in accounts receivable or related field.
• Preferred: 5–7 years of experience in AR or collections.
• Office environment experience and accuracy in financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Observe and ensure accurate posting of customer payments to accounts.
• Follow up with customers on overdue invoices and resolve disputes.
• Enter/update customer information, invoices, and payments in AR systems.
• Organize invoicing/collections tasks to ensure timely sending and follow-up.

Skills

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Collaborates

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Positivity

Telephone Skills

Data Entry

Purchasing

Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Collections

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

QuickBooks (Accounting Software)

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Job Summary

Observes accounts receivable transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial procedures. Performs collection activities based on standard operating procedures. Ensures transaction verification procedures are followed and identifies discrepancies through analysis and reconciliations to detect fraud.

Key Responsibilities

• Observes and ensures the accurate posting of customer payments by recording payments received and applying them to appropriate accounts according to company procedures.
• Contacts customers to follow up on overdue invoices, communicates payment terms and deadlines, and resolves any disputes or payment issues to ensure timely collection.
• Operates accounts receivable systems and software to enter and update customer information, invoices, and payment records to maintain accurate financial records.
• Defines and organizes tasks related to invoicing and collections, ensuring that invoices are sent to customers on time and any overdue accounts are promptly addressed.
• Determines the status of customer accounts, reviewing payment histories and performing reconciliation to ensure that outstanding balances are properly documented.
• Performs reconciliations of customer payments and accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving any issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Documents all customer communications and payment activities to maintain detailed records for future reference and auditing purposes.
• Places reminders for follow-up on overdue payments and works with internal teams to ensure that customer payments are received according to the agreed terms.
• Exercises sound judgment and decision-making to assess and resolve payment discrepancies, applying company policies and procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy in the accounts receivable process.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: 2-4 years

Preferred Education & Experience

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 5%

Standing: 5%

Sitting: 90%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

• Nimble Learning
• Customer Focus
• Plans and Aligns
• Collaborates
• Balances Stakeholders
• Action Oriented

Skills

• Bookkeeping
• QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
• Accounting Records
• Analytical Skills
• Collections
• Positivity
• Telephone Skills
• Data Entry
• Purchasing
• Report Writing

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.