AR Accountant

Position Overview
 

The Accounts Receivable Accountant / Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing and reporting of global cash receipts. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of the accounts receivable subledger, supporting the monthly and quarterly close processes, and driving continuous improvement across global cash application operations. 
 

The position partners cross-functionally with Treasury, Revenue Accounting, Customer Financial Services (CFS), Sales Support, Customer Service, and external banking partners to ensure operational excellence and strong internal controls. 

Key Responsibilities 
 

Cash Application & Reconciliation
 

• Process global cash receipts (lockbox, checks, wires, credit cards) accurately and in a timely manner 

• Reconcile the accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies 

• Maintain the integrity of AR sub-ledger and supporting schedules 

• Reconcile daily cash reports and ensure completeness of postings 

• Identify and correct invoices not properly posted to the accounting system 

• Post non-AR receipts to the general ledger as appropriate
   

Month-End & Financial Close 
 

• Support regional and consolidated month-end and quarter-end close activities 

• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting documentation 

• Assist in preparation of management reports, audit schedules, and forecasts 

• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and documentation requirements
   

Case Management & Issue Resolution 
 

• Create, manage, and resolve Salesforce cases related to cash application and customer inquiries 

• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, unapplied cash, and credit card issues 

• Partner with internal teams and customers to resolve complex AR issues 
   

Banking & Payment Operations
 

• Support relationships with banking partners and credit card processors 

• Participate in process optimization efforts related to global cash application
   

Continuous Improvement & Projects
 

• Contribute to global automation initiatives for cash application 

• Identify opportunities to streamline AR processes and improve efficiency 

• Develop and document procedures to enhance operational consistency and compliance 

• Support special projects and system enhancements as needed
   

Audit & Compliance Support
 

• Provide documentation and status updates for accounts under review 

• Ensure strong internal controls are maintained and improved 

Minimum Requirements 
 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field 

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, or General Accounting 

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis) 

• SAP experience, preferably S4 

• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills 

• Detail-oriented with high degree of accuracy 

• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment
   

Preferred Qualifications
 

• Experience in a global, multi-entity organization 

• Experience with Salesforce or case management systems 

• SOX compliance experience 

• Experience with automation tools or process improvement initiatives 

• Knowledge of banking interfaces and payment processing systems