Accounts Receivable Analyst

Title: Accounts Receivable Analyst III (Hybrid role) Location: Cranbury, NJ 08512 Duration: 12+ months contract Soft skills: • Achieves Results: Stays focused on completing daily tasks accurately and on time. • Operational Excellence: Maintains high standards of quality for all transactional work. • Interacts Effectively: Communicates clearly and updates supervisors on task status and potential escalations. • Reliability: Demonstrates consistency in handling repetitive, complex data sets with integrity. Hard Skills: • SAP • Invoice to Cash tool • Bachelor's required JOB SUMMARY • Support the Invoice to Cash (I2C) department by executing daily operational tasks focused on e-commerce accounts receivable and sales billing. • The role provides essential technical and administrative support to ensure the financial integrity of e-commerce revenue. • Working under the direction of the A/R Lead, the Analyst will assist in resolving billing blocks, performing reconciliations, and ensuring the continuous flow of sales data into SAP and two other cloud-based solutions for Invoice to Cash. • The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to process large volumes of data in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. TASKS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. E-commerce A/R & Reconciliation Support (~40%) • Reconciliation Execution: Execute daily sales validation tasks and process A/R pending reconciliations for E-commerce and Retail accounts. • Payment Gateway Assistance: Reconcile daily payment files from Payment Service Providers (PSPs) against internal records; flag funding overages or shortages for senior review. • Automation Project Support: Assist with data reconciliation during Go Live for eCommerce automation projects within 3rd party cloud-based solutions (Blackline/High Radius). • Entry & Adjustments: Perform manual SAP entries and adjustments as directed to ensure A/R pending accounts remain clear and the subledger is updated accurately. 1. Sales Billing Support (~35%) • Billing Block Resolution: Monitor SAP billing block reports and perform the necessary steps to release blocks for D2C Brands and Retail partners based on established protocols. • Data Flow Monitoring: Assist in auditing orders in "shipped" status held by billing blocks to minimize impact on daily targets. • Internal Transaction Support: Support the processing of retail Sales Billing Blocks and Company Store sales to ensure uninterrupted billing. • Wholesale Billing Support: Support the resolution of B2B Wholesale billing blocks by reviewing master data gaps or credit limit status. • Payment Processing: Assist in the processing of ACH/wire and check payments in accordance with department standards. 1. Reporting & Data Maintenance (~15%) • Dashboard Updates: Assist in the daily update of Power BI dashboards by ensuring accurate data extracts from SAP. • Metric Tracking: Compile data for key Invoice to Cash (I2C) metrics and prepare monthly reports for distribution by the I2C Team. • S4 Readiness: Provide administrative and data-entry support for SAP S4 readiness and digital transformation objectives. 1. Cross-Functional Coordination (~10%) • Inquiry Resolution: Act as a support contact for Supply Chain inquiries regarding missing sales, pricing discrepancies, or material master data. • Process Documentation: Assist in documenting standardized procedures (SOPs) and updating best practice manuals for the department. • Integration Support: Provide A/R data support for tasks related to the integration of new brand acquisitions. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education, Experience and Skills • Education: College degree required. • Experience: Previous experience in a high-volume Accounts Receivable or Finance support role. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel (data entry, basic formulas) and Outlook. Previous work using Power BI is requested. • Detail Orientation: High level of accuracy in data entry and root cause investigation. • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and take direction from senior analysts and leads. Specific Designations & Certifications • ERP: Previous experience in SAP ECC or S4 HANA (or similar large ERP) is required. • Software: Exposure to Blackline or High Radius is highly preferred. • Industry: Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or E-commerce is an advantage. CORE COMPETENCIES • Achieves Results: Stays focused on completing daily tasks accurately and on time. • Operational Excellence: Maintains high standards of quality for all transactional work. • Interacts Effectively: Communicates clearly and updates supervisors on task status and potential escalations. • Reliability: Demonstrates consistency in handling repetitive, complex data sets with integrity.