Job Title: Accounts Receivable Analyst III
Job Duration: 6+ Months Contract W2
Job Location: Cranbury, NJ 08512 - Hybrid

Note:

• 6 months with the possibility of extension based on budget and performance
• Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
• Backfill for contractor

Top Skills:

• Seasoned candidates with SAP experience, specifically with A/R reconciliation and payments (not focused on Billing and Credit), preferably in large consumer product-type industries.
• A/R experience related to large volume payment processing and managing consumer product payments, including remittances, deductions, and discounts.

Job Description:
The essential role of the Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for key activities related to Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes and business functions. Responsibilities include ensuring that all activities related to B2B payments are processed in a timely manner according to corporate standards, training, and in support of the Cash Service team. Additionally, the role includes identifying risks and escalating issues for problem resolution. The ideal candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities for process and efficiency enhancements.

Job Requirements:

• College degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or Business Administration
• At least 3-5 years of related work experience in a consumer product-related corporate environment
• Firm understanding of SAP A/R postings with experience processing a high volume of payments
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with robotic process automation in finance or supply chain is a plus (e.g., High Radius or similar cloud-based solutions for Invoice to Cash)
• Experience with SAP S4 integration is desirable but not required
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver problem-solving solutions
• Rapid decision-making ability
• Proven organizational and strategic planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to handle difficult or challenging situations with diplomacy, tact, and professionalism

Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

• Daily management of payment postings within an automated system and correlating postings in the ERP (SAP system) as related to Accounts Receivable, with added complexity of discounts, deductions, and chargebacks
• Management of payment exceptions in the automated system, requiring investigative skills to ensure SAP posting accuracy and corrections as needed
• Proactive identification of risks and support for action items to mitigate those risks
• Support for reconciliation and inquiries, providing AR-related advice and resolving issues
• Participation in customer-specific reviews and supply chain discussions to reduce delays and business interruptions
• Collaboration with Credit and Deduction Resolution teams to improve deduction coding and reduce application complexities
• Optimizing communication and reporting to support transparency with partner functions of Credit and Deductions
• Engaging in work sessions and assisting with streamlining internal processes toward standardization
• Meeting and exceeding established goals and aligning with industry standards