AR Analyst

Łódź, Poland

Position Overview/Primary Purpose:

The Accounts Receivable Analyst has responsibility for managing assigned processes in area of Accounts Receivable such as Dispute Management and Cash Application. Resolving all types of short payments (deductions)/ overpayments and applying incoming payments from 3rd party customers and other McCormick entities. Investigating reasons of unapplied payments on a timely manner, identifying and monitoring customers’ trends that are impacting Sales, P&L and balance sheet. Accounts Receivable Analyst is also responsible for providing monthly reporting on cash allocation, ad hoc reports, support invoicing activities if needed. This position also continuously investigates best practices, identifying opportunities to streamline, control risk, cut cost and provides excellent customer service. Accounts Receivable Analyst works closely with the NA Cash Collection Team to provide best in class service and reporting to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities: 

• Analyze and process all types of received payments
• Root cause analysis and issue resolution for unapplied payments
• Analyze and process all types of short payments (deductions) and overpayments
• Root cause analysis and issue resolution for deductions
• Cooperates with internal and external stakeholders (Broker, Sales team, Customer interface) to collect supporting documentation for received payments
• Provide monthly reporting on cash allocation and deductions and ad hoc reports as necessary
• Understand customer deals and pricing
• Perform audit control functions to assure that documents are updated and maintained according to strict procedural guidelines
• Participate in internal and cross functional projects
• Support cash collection and billing activities if needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or similar.
• At least 1 year of experience on similar position in area of finance.
• Fluent in English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of QAD will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop.
• Inquisitiveness and an eye for detail.
• Ability to plan own work and respect deadlines.
• Process improvement mindset