Sr. Accounts Receivable Analyst

Job Title: Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst

Location: Decatur, GA

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $70k-$80k / year

 Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Job Description:

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst to manage the full cycle of accounts receivable operations. This position is ideal for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex account challenges.

The Senior AR Analyst will oversee a diverse portfolio of high- and low-dollar accounts, requiring strong communication skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of account research and reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full-cycle Accounts Receivable process, including invoicing, cash applications, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Handle a range of complex, high-value, and lower-value accounts with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Conduct in-depth research on account discrepancies, chargebacks, and payment variances to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, payment histories, and follow-ups.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting teams to resolve disputes and billing issues.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely collections in alignment with company credit policies.
• Utilize Excel to analyze data, track account activity, and support financial reporting, including:
  • VLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH for data reconciliation and customer account analysis
  • Pivot Tables for summarizing aging and payment trends
  • IF statements and SUMIFS for account-level calculations
  • Macros for automating recurring reporting and reconciliation tasks
• Support month-end close activities related to AR and prepare supporting documentation and schedules.
• Maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring compliance with company credit and collection procedures.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 8–9 years of full-cycle Accounts Receivable experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer goods industries strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to handle complex and high-volume accounts effectively.
• Prior experience as a team lead is acceptable; management experience is not required for this role.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, IF statements).
• Strong understanding of AR systems, reconciliations, and payment processing workflows.
• ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Comfortable handling account research and resolution in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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