Accounts Receivable Analyst - job 1 of 2

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our Finance team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of a traditional collection professional. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of accounts receivable and collections processes but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

1. Utilize a variety of collection methods, techniques, and legal claims to recover past due accounts receivable (AR) through portals like Legal X or Tymetrix.
2. Focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of non-payment while working to bring past due accounts to a current status.
3. Regularly review AR and set priorities for effective collection efforts.
4. Review payment arrangements and follow up appropriately to ensure payments are applied and received fully. There is no need to send notices, just manage the appeals process.
5. Collaborate with project managers to research reasons for non-payment or deduction and take appropriate actions to resolve issues.
6. Maintain accurate records of customer payment status and escalate high-risk situations to the management team as needed.

1. 5+ years of collections experience with a proven track record of meeting KPIs.
2. Capable of working independently as well as part of a collections team.
3. Skilled in settling differences and reaching agreements beneficial to all parties involved.
4. Able to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas. This includes analyzing and solving problems by deducing consequences from known information.
5. Accurate and detailed account reconciliation skills.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
7. Must be self-driven with a strong work ethic and able to work independently.
8. Embrace the training offered and abide by departmental processes and guidelines.
9. Experience with ERP technology, preferably Microsoft D365.
10. Utilize portals like Legal X or Tymetrix for managing collections and appeals processes.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

· Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed

· Flexible Time Off policy

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· 401k Match

· Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000 per year. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable adjustment in relation to any of the above, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Adjustment” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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