Major Job Responsibilities:

The Accounts Receivable Department is responsible for the revenue collection and resolution of all assigned customer accounts within the Sappi North America accounts receivable portfolio. The Accounts Receivable Analyst is directly responsible for proactive management of all assigned customer AR balances including past due balance collection, research of disputed items and monitoring of unearned trade discount. In addition, the Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for basic daily AR functions including cash import, cash application, processing of credit and debit notes and month end closing activities.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Review AR aging daily and provide past due updates to management on an as-need basis and through weekly reporting

Make daily contacts with customers’ Accounts Payable departments regarding past due or disputed items

Perform reconciliations of customer accounts

Prepare research and obtain back up for the issuance of credit and debit notes

Analyze all deductions and short pays and ensure all items have been addressed and/or resolved on a timely basis

Prepare documentation to assist with auditing requirements

Perform month-end closing functions

Complete various ad-hoc projects on an as-needed basis

 

Skills Requirements:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High level of problem solving and organization skills

Ability to work independently and also collaborate with colleagues and other departments

Self-motivated, able to make recommendations, communicate findings and facilitate change

Familiarity with accounting, collection law, contract law or bankruptcy law a plus

Strong computer skills – MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), MS Teams (SAP knowledge a plus)

 

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required 

Work experience in the industry will be considered