Accounts Receivable Analyst

Job Title

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for the timely identification and application of unapplied cash, assisting with impairment and write off assessments of net AR and contract assets, portions of invoice submissions, and helping to provide visibility of net AR, collections management, and reporting to service line stakeholders. This position will also assist in the assessment of current processes and procedures to streamline and automate where possible. Understanding proper accounting treatment and subledger to ledger interdependencies are essential. The position will interact with many levels of Finance team members within the organization. They will drive the reduction of trade AR, unapplied cash and use of best practice. They will provide cross-training and support to assist with the resolution of discrepancies, customer AR account reconciliations, and past due collections. The Accounts Receivable Analyst should have strong analytical and communication skills, along with a firm understanding of C&W processes and service lines / functional areas. They should be proactive in identifying process deficiencies and suggesting improvements. They should maintain a positive attitude and strong organizational skills along with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task to meet deadlines set forth by management.

Job Description

• Identification and application of unapplied cash
• Review, analyze and properly treat requests for AR adjustments and inquiries submitted via ticketing system or escalated for additional guidance.

Provide visibility, review, reporting, and collections management for AR at a service line level.

Evaluate submittals of uncollectable items to ensure proper accounting treatment is determined.

Drive remediation via internal business partnerships where warranted.

• Support audit-related tasks to meet project milestones/deadlines by providing accurate and timely audit support with prompt investigation and effective collaboration with other functions.
• Assist with preparing and distributing AR reporting and dashboarding
• Provide necessary client details for the quarterly escheatment process.
• Assist with ongoing training in Accounts Receivable best practices internally as well as within the business.
• Assess current business processes for automation and improvement, implementation of improvement.

Performs other related duties as required or requested.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”