AR Analyst

2 weeks ago


Norwalk, United States Creative Financial Staffing Full time

Role: AR Analyst

  • This position reports to the Director, Customer Service and A/R
  • Responsible for collecting, analyzing, interpreting data and creating reports related to collection activities, accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts, regulatory compliance and financial performance
  • Ensure adherence to Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) regulations across service areas

Principal Responsibilities of the AR Analyst

  • Gather, interpret data and report trends to management on collection metrics
  • Prepare and analyze collection and cash receivables data against past/budgeted trends
  • Prepare collection budgets and forecasts
  • Create dashboards presenting key collection performance indicators and trends
  • Implement data quality measures with IT and vendors to ensure report accuracy
  • Analyze reserve for doubtful accounts and A/R aging to measure collection efficiency
  • Monitor collection activity across 240,000+ residential/commercial customers
  • Create, produce, maintain system reports; write/update SAP and BI queries
  • Analyze and ensure accuracy of SAP collection processes; test system changes
  • Liaison to Accounting on collection system projects

Requirements

  • Excellent communication, customer service, troubleshooting, analysis, organization skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet commitments
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, SAP experience desirable
  • Understanding of collection impact on G/L, collection practices

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field