Accounts Receivable Analyst

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a contract assignment supporting receivables cleanup and payment accuracy in Byron Center, Michigan. This contract position is well suited for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can work independently, investigate account discrepancies, and bring resolution to complex cash application and collection issues. The role will partner with internal teams and customers to improve account integrity, reduce overdue balances, and maintain timely posting and reconciliation activities.

Responsibilities:
• Investigate unmatched cash receipts, unidentified remittances, and invoice shortages to determine proper application and resolution.
• Apply customer payments to outstanding invoices with a high level of accuracy while ensuring account records remain current.
• Examine aging activity and open balances to identify overdue items, support collection efforts, and prioritize cleanup work.
• Collaborate with accounts receivable staff, sales partners, customer service teams, and customers to address billing and payment discrepancies.
• Perform detailed account reviews and reconciliations across large-volume portfolios to correct inconsistencies and resolve outstanding issues.
• Use Microsoft Excel to sort, filter, and analyze payment and account data in order to uncover trends, exceptions, and corrective actions.
• Record research outcomes, maintain thorough account documentation, and communicate progress updates on assigned accounts and cleanup initiatives.
• Contribute to efforts that strengthen receivables accuracy, lower aged balances, and improve overall accounts receivable performance.• Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, commercial collections, cash application, billing support, and account reconciliation.
• Background working in fast-paced, high-volume receivables environments with responsibility for account cleanup or recovery projects.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data review, filtering, sorting, and lookup functions for reconciliation and analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex account activity, identify root causes of discrepancies, and resolve issues with limited supervision.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work across internal departments while interacting professionally with customers.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and a disciplined approach to documentation and follow-up.