AR Analyst POST NUMBER: 475854

Accounts Receivable Analyst Contractor

Our client, a high-growth organization, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support collections, cash application, and customer account management during a period of expansion.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule in San Francisco, CA; however, remote candidates will be considered. This engagement has an expected duration of 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end collections activities for an assigned customer portfolio
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize outreach to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices
• Communicate with customers to resolve billing inquiries, discrepancies, and payment issues
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer accounts and maintain strong professional relationships
• Process and apply customer payments accurately across multiple payment channels
• Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and account discrepancies
• Reconcile customer accounts and ensure accuracy of AR balances
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to resolve disputes and billing issues
• Process adjustments, credit memos, and refunds in accordance with policies
• Prepare AR reports, including aging and collection performance metrics
• Support cash forecasting by providing insight into expected collections
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to AR processes and workflows
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or related finance roles
• Strong understanding of AR processes, including collections, cash application, and dispute resolution
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-service mindset
• Proficiency in Excel and the ability to work with large datasets
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads with strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in fast-paced environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.