Accounts Receivable Analyst

Disability Solutions - St. Louis, MO

Full-time

St. Louis, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

GardaWorld is the world's largest privately-owned security services company, dedicated to protecting our clients' staff and assets globally. We offer a variety of schedules and diverse work assignments across multiple industries, along with numerous career advancement opportunities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity within our workforce. The Accounts Receivable Analyst position is based in St. Louis, MO, and involves preparing weekly and monthly reports for management. The role requires the accurate preparation, posting, verification, and recording of customer payments. The analyst will be responsible for researching and reconciling customer accounts, including handling unapplied payments and misapplications. Additionally, the position involves recording write-offs to the appropriate general ledger accounts and conducting monthly closing reviews and audits as assigned by the manager. Effective communication with customers, both internal and external, is essential, and this will be conducted through various mediums in a professional manner. The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to prioritize tasks while working under tight time constraints. Meeting deadlines is crucial, as is the ability to operate related office equipment such as computers, copiers, and phone systems. The role requires both independent work and collaboration within a team in a fast-paced environment, along with the ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers and coworkers. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary, as is a basic understanding of accounting principles, including debit and credit entries. The ability to type 35 words per minute and complete 10-key by touch is also required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for management.
• Accurately prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments.
• Research and reconcile customer accounts, including unapplied payments and misapplications.
• Record write-offs to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Conduct monthly closing reviews and audits as assigned by the manager.
• Communicate effectively with customers, both internal and external, in a professional manner.

Requirements

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in Accounting.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize while working under tight time constraints.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, copiers, and phone systems.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers and coworkers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles including debit and credit entries.
• Ability to type 35 words per minute and complete 10 key by touch.