Analyst, Accounts Receivable

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Shared Financial Services Manager, the Corporate Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for theday-to-day management of an assigned Accounts Receivable Portfolio Team, using critical thinking skills to effectively manage the AR portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing, resolving, and documenting all customers issues presented in addition to regular follow up from previous days and daily review of the SAP aging buckets.
• Effective daily management of email communication and phone messages to ensure timely responses to internal and external customer needs.
• Maintaining the current balance at 98% for each portfolio within the assigned AR Portfolio.
• Ensuring that all discrepancy codes are reviewed and included in your daily workflow to maintain Accounts Receivable Momentum (ARM) and that all follow up protocols are executed in a timely manner.
• Utilizing all approved reporting tools and consistent root cause analysis to provide timely resolution of past due issues and detailed updates during the scheduled portfolio reviews, or as needed by management.
• Managing the overall risk profile of the assigned Portfolio Team by ensuring customers pay within terms, AR balances do not exceed credit limits without a concrete reason, by promptly addressing negative payment habits and proactively alerting management of risk concerns.
• Managing the daily order releases for your assigned Portfolio Team and your back up, as needed, including ongoing training of your back up and clear documentation of release guidelines in SAP or on the shared drive. Monitoring customers on auto release to ensure credit lines are not exceeded.
• Other duties as assigned by the Credit & AR Management Team.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level : High School Diploma

Years of Experience : 2+ years

Preferred Education & Experience

Years of Experience : 5+ years

Spans of Control

Reports To (Supervisor Title) : Supervisor, Accounts Receivable

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members : No

Travel

No

Physical Requirements

Carrying / Lifting % Time 10.

Standing % Time 5

Sitting % Time 80

Walking % Time 5

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Competencies

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Collaborates

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Skills

Benefits We Offer :

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.