Accounts Receivable Analyst

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you. What You’ll Do The AR Analyst will actively manage an A/R portfolio of non-standard, complex accounts with a focus on root cause analysis, identification, and resolution to drive customer payment performance optimization and cash flow. This role handles significant high volumes of transactions which require fast decision-making and a self-starter requiring minimal supervision. This is a critical role in reducing AR exposure by ensuring assigned portfolio is proactively monitored, and issue resolution efforts are timely, effective and according to company policy and procedure. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to excellence, initiative, adaptability, and teamwork. Essential Functions Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, business development teams, and internal partners.Proactively monitor AR aging for assigned portfolio and take ownership to resolve issues, discrepancies, and customer inquiries timely.Analyze customer accounts to identify trends, discrepancies and potential risks while driving process improvement recommendations. Evaluate accounts for risk of non-collection and make recommendations to management for hold, payment plan, or bad debt reserve. Review, research, and resolve unapplied and on account cash. Initiate and lead cross-functional discussions to drive resolution Support the execution of special projects and ad-hoc analysis as requested by management or based on the need within the organizationSubject matter expert for critical department processes What Experience And Education You Need Minimum 3+ years prior experience in AR, accounting or finance or similar function within order to cashMinimum 3+ years of experience working with large ERPEquivalent work experience with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy intermediate to advanced excel skills (vlookup, xlookup, pivot tables)High School DiplomaDetail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills with ability to work independentlyStrong understanding of the order-to-cash transaction life cycleGeneral understanding of SOX audit requirements in a publicly traded company What Could Set You Apart Bachelor’s degree preferredOracle experience preferred Proven ability to identify payment trends, analyze root causes, and recommend solutions Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environmentStrong customer service mindset and collaborative approachEffective problem-solving skills and proactive attitude Physical Requirements Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others verbally and/or in writing.May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V. What We Offer At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world. U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Similar Jobs Whether you’re just starting your journey or ready to take your career to new heights, we offer paths that are fulfilling and impactful. Collections Associate Job Location10 Glenlake Pkwy, Atlanta, GA Apply Now