Accounts Receivable Analyst

Pinnacle Group exists to connect people with opportunity. For the last 25 years, we've done exactly that by living our core values of putting people first, delivering excellence in all we do, and giving back to the communities in which we live and work. We are a leading workforce solutions company supporting the talent needs of global leaders in financial services, technology, communications, utilities, and transportation and we are one of the largest women and minority-owned companies in our industry. Our team of service-driven, energetic, and diverse professionals is well-respected in our industry and our leadership team is aligned and focused on taking the company to the next level. If you're looking for a new opportunity where you can truly make a difference, we hope you'll apply for a position with us.

Job Summary

• Summary

  The Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for the delivery of key AR tasks and processes, including customer billing, payment application/reconciliation, auditing, researching, and resolving discrepancies, and collection of past due receivables. This position requires timely and accurate completion of detailed tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

  The ideal candidate will be able to learn Pinnacle’s Accounts Receivable process and system design and over time be able to assist with design and solution testing for new customer A/R setup and operational processes.

  Basic Function:

  Process– Create and send invoices to clients following different invoice cycles and methods. Manage high volume receivables, administer all cash, and check deposits on an everyday basis and reconcile payments. Actively manage collections to reduce outstanding past due balances.

  Audit & Compliance – Periodically (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly) audit invoice data to ensure billing accuracy. Take proactive approach to identify and mitigate errors that could lead to collection risks. Ensure compliance with client contractual requirements, Pinnacle Group policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including process controls and reporting. Periodically review existing process SOPs and recommend updates/enhancements.

  A/R Process SME – Become a SME in company’s A/R operational processes, design, and system setup for existing customers. Assist in designing, configuring, and solution testing for new customer’s A/R operational processes as well as stabilization of the solution.

  Customer Service – Create a service-focused team culture that delivers an excellent experience to clients, internal departments as well as other external parties. Monitor DeskPro tickets and respond to client inquiries in a timely manner. Develop effective working relationships across all department and organization.

  Reporting, SLAs & KPIs – Provide timely, reliable, and accurate reporting on AR Aging, DSO, details on past due balances, any ad hoc reports requested by internal and external parties. Ensure attainment of all and client SLAs and KPIs

  Technology Footprint – Administer various key technologies used in the accounts receivable processes such as – Workday, eRecruit, Access Database, SQL, etc.
   

  Project Mgmt. – Lead special projects as assigned or necessary to enhance overall AR efficiency

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related analytical majors.

4+ years of prior work experience in Accounts Receivable or Accounting field.

Knowledge of basic accounting principles and functions, and understanding of US GAAP

Microsoft Excel proficiency to include pivot tables, V-lookups, charts, data breakdown, summary, & analysis

Intermediary to advanced MS Excel, MS Access, and SQL skills is a plus

Work Behavior:

Ability to work independently while exercising good judgment, especially amid ambiguity

Self-starter who strives for continuous improvement, excellence and exceed expectation

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively both written and verbally

Ability to gather, analyze and interpret data, and resolve issues in a timely and effective matter.

Working Conditions

Fast- paced, deadline driven environment – can be long hours on projects when needed – general expectation is 40 -50 hours per week

Very high-performance expectation environment with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail needed

Work Collaboration across teams and departments