Job Description:

Position Overview

The A/R Collections Analyst will report to the Manager, Accounts Receivable in Shelton, CT as a member of the Accounting Operations team. This person will be responsible for the collection of delinquent customer accounts receivable for their portfolio of accounts. They will seek to speed up cash receipt and posting, by maximizing electronic payments by ACH with electronic remittance advice. They will work with the Manager, Accounts Receivable to help drive improvements in the process. 

The preferred candidate will have 5+ years in accounts receivable with strong collections experience. This person will also have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Cash application experience is a plus. They will also have strong Excel knowledge and Windows based computer skills, and they will be a motivated self-starter who is very detailed oriented. The ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines is also a key attribute.

What you will do and achieve

• Follow up and collect on open customer invoices


• Perform daily analysis of accounts receivable aging reports to identify and prioritize past due invoices that require follow-up with customers for payment


• Research past dues for root causes and work with department manager and Sales to resolve issues


• Perform payment terms compliance analysis to determine customers who consistently pay late


• Help to create documentation of Standard Operating Procedures for Accounts receivable tasks


• Provide information to support audits and other requests


• Perform ad hoc projects and analysis to support Manager, Accounts Receivable and Director, Accounting Operations


• This is a non-exempt position within the $60-70Krange based on a 40-hour work week.

Who you are

Education

• A four-year college degree preferred, in a business-related field

Experience

• 5+ years of accounts receivable collection experience


• Experience working in an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Great Plains or Microsoft Dynamics. Sage Intacct experience is a plus


• Experience working with collections automation and receivables workflow tools a plus

Key Knowledge & Skills

Strong Excel skills

Good documentation and communication skills

Experience with financial accounting systems

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail, strong math skills and the ability to ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced, changing environment


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Good oral and written communication skills

LightBox’s Diversity Commitment:

LightBox is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences, and values. We believe in unity in diversity and offer a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package.  We are better together when we support, recognize, and embrace our differences.

 

This job description is a general listing of the required tasks and expectations of the position and in no way implies that the duties listed above are the employee’s only responsibilities. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, responsibilities and training as instructed by their supervisors. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

This position may require additional hours outside of the standard work schedule including occasional holiday, evening and/or weekend hours in order to meet deadlines or to accommodate customers.

 

LightBox and all its holding companies are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is the policy of the LightBox and its holding companies to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.                

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