AR Accountant

Position Overview

The Accounts Receivable Accountant / Analystis responsible forensuringtheaccurate,timely, and compliant processing and reporting of global cash receipts. This role plays a critical part inmaintainingthe integrity of theaccounts receivablesubledger, 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 andin 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

• Identifyand 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 andconsolidatedmonth-end and quarter-end close activities

• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting documentation

• Assistin 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, shortpays, 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

• Identifyopportunities 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 aremaintainedand improved

MinimumRequirements

• 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