Analyst, Accounts Receivable

Southwire Company; Carrollton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Disability (Long/Short-term)

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to monitor and post customer payments, follow up on overdue invoices, and maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities include payment processing, reconciling accounts, and providing detailed documentation for audits. A High School Diploma with 2–4 years experience is preferred; the role offers a comprehensive benefits package and an on-site office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma.
• Years of Experience: 2-4 years.
• Preferred: 5-7 years.

Responsibilities

• Observe and ensure the accurate posting of customer payments by recording payments received and applying them to appropriate accounts according to company procedures.
• Contact customers to follow up on overdue invoices, communicates payment terms and deadlines, and resolves disputes to ensure timely collection.
• Operate accounts receivable systems and software to enter and update customer information, invoices, and payment records to maintain accurate financial records.
• Define and organize tasks related to invoicing and collections, ensuring invoices are sent to customers on time and overdue accounts are addressed.
• Determine the status of customer accounts by reviewing payment histories and performing reconciliations to ensure outstanding balances are documented.
• Perform reconciliations of customer payments and accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
• Document all customer communications and payment activities to maintain detailed records for auditing purposes.
• Place reminders for follow-up on overdue payments and work with internal teams to ensure payments are received as agreed.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collections

Positivity

Telephone Skills

Data Entry

Purchasing

Report Writing

Accounting Records

QuickBooks

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

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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%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Skills

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
• & 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.