Remote Accounts Receivable Analyst — Cash Flow Optimizer

Inspira Financial; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Financial seeks an Accounts Receivable Analyst to analyze unapplied cash, misapplied payments, and variances across multiple systems. You will investigate complex discrepancies using data from billing, banking, and cash application platforms to determine root causes and resolutions.

You will collaborate with clients, brokers, and internal teams to resolve inquiries, generate reports, and drive process improvements in cash application and accounts receivable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounts receivable, accounting, finance, or related analytical function.
• Experience researching and resolving complex payment discrepancies.
• Experience working with ERP, billing, banking, or cash application systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret financial and transactional data.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and develop recommendations for issue resolution.
• Experience working across multiple systems and data sources to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and process improvement opportunities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and influence resolution of issues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze unapplied cash, misapplied payments, payment variances, and other accounts receivable exceptions by researching transactional data across multiple systems.
• Investigate complex payment discrepancies using data from billing, banking, cash application, and accounts receivable platforms to determine root causes and appropriate resolution.
• Analyze exception reports and account activity to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve cash application accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a functional resource for NetSuite, Sage, Versapay, banking platforms, and related accounts receivable systems by researching system‑generated exceptions and automated matching outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients, brokers, funding teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment inquiries, reconcile discrepancies, and facilitate issue resolution.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports related to payment activity, exception management, cash application results, and accounts receivable performance.
• Document findings and provide recommendations to improve processes, system utilization, automated matching rules, and data quality.
• Support system implementations, enhancements, testing activities, and process improvement initiatives related to billing, cash application, and accounts receivable operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the nature and level of work.d level of work.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Root cause analysis

Multi-system investigation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Finance

Business Administration

Related field

Tools

NetSuite

Sage

Versapay

Banking platforms

Job description

Inspira Financial seeks an Accounts Receivable Analyst to analyze unapplied cash, misapplied payments, and variances across multiple systems. You will investigate complex discrepancies using data from billing, banking, and cash application platforms to determine root causes and resolutions.

You will collaborate with clients, brokers, and internal teams to resolve inquiries, generate reports, and drive process improvements in cash application and accounts receivable operations.