Collections/Accounts Receivable Analyst

Nicolock Paving Stones & Retaining Walls; Village of Lindenhurst (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicolock Paving Stones & Retaining Walls is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable specialist to optimize financial transactions and systems. The role focuses on monitoring AR aging, collecting on past-due accounts, reconciling complex customer accounts, and processing cash applications in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial collections experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities to coordinate with customers and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial collections with AR experience
• Knowledge of AR processes, aging analysis and reconciliations
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook; ability to learn new software
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers and internal teams
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor aging and conduct collection efforts on past-due accounts (B2B collections)
• Research complex customer discrepancies with Director of Credit, dispatch/customer service, and sales
• Process cash applications (ACH, checks, wires)
• Resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues
• Process new customer account applications and maintain/update records
• Prepare management reports
• Organize and scan paper and digital records into databases
• Perform other duties to support accounting and communication

Skills

B2B collections

AR & cash application

Account reconciliation

Aging analysis

Receivables reporting

Excel

Outlook

NetSuite (preferred)

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position reports directly to the Director of Credit Operations & Automation. The role supports the company in optimizing financial transactions and systems through key responsibilities, including monitoring and collecting on accounts receivable aging reports as assigned, reconciling complex customer accounts, processing cash applications, and performing other duties as required to support the accounting department. This is a high-volume role that requires strong B2B collections & reconciliation skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in commercial collections, with consistent exposure to accounts receivable and cash application work
• Strong working knowledge of account reconciliation, aging analysis, and receivables reporting
• Basic knowledge of general accounting principles and AR processes
• Strong mathematical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and thorough follow-up with customers and internal stakeholders
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently within a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor aging and conduct collection efforts on past-due accounts as assigned. This role involves significant B2B collection activity.
• Research complex customer account discrepancies, past-due amounts, service cases, and credits with the assistance of the Director of Credit, dispatch/customer service, and sales personnel
• Process cash applications (ACH, checks, wire transfers)
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues
• Process new customer account applicationsMaintain and update customer accounts
• Prepare reporting for management
• Organize, label, and store physical and digital records. Scan paper files into databases
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the accounting department and communication skills

Salary is contingent upon experience and would be flexible for the right candidate.