Sr Accounts Receivable Analyst

OVERVIEW: The Sr Accounts Receivable Analyst will be responsible for the AR, deductions, credit, and collections functions within the Accounting Department RESPONSIBILITIES:Review Accounts Receivable aging and follow up on past due accounts Handle daily bank receipts posting and application Processing credit card payments Review and resolve payment discrepancies/chargebacks in a timely manner Provide timely review and identification of disputes, obtain supporting documentation in coordination with other departments where required Ensure invalid/unauthorized deductions are repaid Assist with month end closing procedure Reconcile and close the A/R ledger each month QUALIFICATIONSBachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related Minimum of 3+ years of experience with account receivable, deductions, credit and collections preferred Proficient in Excel (v-lookup, pivot tables, IF formulas, etc) Consumer products experience preferred Customer service oriented with great negotiation skills Excellent communication skills; verbal and written Proven ability to engage in process improvement initiatives