Analyst, Accounts Receivable

Skechers USA Ltd.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers USA Ltd. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to manage customer accounts, ensure timely payments, and support cash flow objectives. You will work with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting to mitigate financial risk and maintain strong customer relationships.

The role requires 3+ years in AR/collections, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. You will analyze aging and deductions, collaborate cross-functionally, and uphold SOX controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting and/or financial classes required
• 3+ years in Accounts Receivable, collections or related finance experience
• Experience with high-volume customer portfolios preferred
• Strong understanding of AR and collection processes
• Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
• Experience with credit analysis and customer credit management

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned customer accounts to ensure timely payments
• Review aging reports and follow up on past-due balances
• Investigate unapplied cash and payment discrepancies
• Resolve billing issues and reconciling customer accounts
• Prepare account analysis and aging reviews
• Provide reporting on collections performance and deductions activity

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Collections

Credit analysis

Excel

ERP systems

SOX controls

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accounting/finance coursework

Tools

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payment of outstanding invoices, researching and resolving account discrepancies, and supporting the company's cash flow objectives. This role serves as a key partner to Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting teams to maintain strong customer relationships while minimizing financial risk.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in accounts receivable, collections, cash application, deductions management, and customer account reconciliation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Accounts Receivable Management

• Monitor and maintain assigned customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Review aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due balances.
• Contact customers regarding overdue invoices through phone calls, email correspondence, and customer portals.
• Document collection activities and account status updates.

Cash Application & Reconciliation

• Assist with cash application research and payment reconciliation.
• Investigate unapplied cash and payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing issues.
• Prepare account analysis and aging reviews as needed.

Deductions & Dispute Resolution

• Research customer deductions, chargebacks, shortages, pricing claims, and promotional disputes.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Accounting teams to resolve open claims.
• Track deduction resolution progress and ensure timely recovery of invalid deductions.

Customer Relationship Management

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, statements, credits, and payment status.
• Maintain positive customer relationships while enforcing company credit and collection policies.
• Partner with customers to resolve issues impacting payment performance.

Reporting & Analysis

• Analyze aging trends and identify high-risk accounts.
• Prepare regular reports on collections’ performance, deduction activity, and account status.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce bad debt exposure.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Maintain accurate account records and supporting documentation.
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of accounting and/or financial business classes.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of 2 years of accounting education.
• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit, or related financial experience.
• Experience managing high-volume customer portfolios.
• Experience working with major retailers, wholesale accounts, or consumer products industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable and collection processes.
• Knowledge of deductions, chargebacks, and dispute resolution.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with credit analysis and customer credit management.
• Knowledge of retail compliance deductions and chargeback programs.
• Experience using customer portals and deduction management tools.
• Experience work with EDI 810 and 820.
• Familiarity with SOX-compliant financial controls and audit processes.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, developsand markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [e-mail]. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.