Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst

The Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for owning advanced analytics, process design, automation, data governance, and hands-on accounting execution across the Accounts Receivable domain, including preparation and posting of Accounts Receivable-related accounting journal entries. This role operates as a senior individual contributor within Finance, combining analytical ownership with practical accounting execution and translating complex receivables, revenue, billing, journal entry, and collections data into actionable insight for Finance leadership and cross-functional business partners. The Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst leads end-to-end analytical and accounting workflows, defines scalable reporting, reconciliation, and journal entry standards, drives automation of recurring Accounts Receivable processes, and partners with Reporting, Treasury, Business Operations, Data, and Engineering teams to improve accuracy, control, and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Accounts Receivable Analytics and Business Partnering Own senior-level analysis of Accounts Receivable, revenue, billing, cash application, collections, and average customer payment collection time to identify risks, trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Develop forward-looking insights, scenario analysis, and recommendations that support Finance leadership decisions on working capital, receivables health, and operational prioritization. Act as a trusted analytical partner to Reporting, Treasury, Business Operations, and Accounts Receivable leadership, ensuring insights are translated into clear actions and measurable outcomes. Process Design, Optimization and Automation Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable Accounts Receivable data workflows, reconciliation logic, exception handling, and automation solutions. Partner with Data and Engineering teams to improve integrations between NetSuite, billing platforms, data warehouses, and business intelligence and reporting tools. Identify recurring manual activities, define business requirements, build or coordinate automated solutions, and monitor adoption, accuracy, and efficiency gains. Establish documentation, control points, and standard operating procedures for automated Accounts Receivable analytics and reconciliation processes. Reporting, Data Visualization and Performance Management Own and enhance Accounts Receivable dashboards, key performance indicator frameworks, and management reporting for receivables aging, average customer payment collection time, collection effectiveness, revenue timing, intercompany balances, and operational exceptions. Define consistent metrics, data definitions, and reporting logic to ensure reliable Finance-wide visibility into receivables performance. Translate complex financial and operational datasets into concise management narratives, highlighting key movements, risks, dependencies, and recommended actions. Accounting Operations, Journal Entry Posting, Reconciliations and Controls Prepare, validate, and post Bank clearing and Accounts Receivable-related accounting journal entries in NetSuite, including billing and revenue adjustments, cash application corrections, reclassifications, write-offs, allowances, intercompany receivables, accruals, and other month-end close entries. Review supporting documentation, account coding, approval evidence, and accounting treatment before posting journal entries, ensuring compliance with internal controls and US GAAP. Lead complex Accounts Receivable data validation, variance analysis, account reconciliations, and reconciliation analytics during monthly and quarterly close cycles. Investigate and resolve discrepancies across enterprise resource planning, billing, payment, reporting, general ledger, and data warehouse sources, coordinating with relevant stakeholders where needed. Strengthen reconciliation traceability, audit readiness, and control effectiveness through structured evidence, exception reporting, and repeatable accounting and analytical procedures. Cross-Functional Leadership and Stakeholder Management Drive alignment across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Business Operations, Data, and Engineering on Accounts Receivable data quality, process ownership, and system improvement priorities. Lead cross-functional working sessions, define requirements, challenge assumptions, and ensure business needs are reflected in systems, tools, and reporting design. Mentor junior analysts or operational stakeholders on Accounts Receivable analytics, dashboard usage, reconciliation logic, and data-driven problem solving. Governance, Compliance and Risk Management Ensure Accounts Receivable analytics, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting outputs are aligned with internal controls, accounting policies, and requirements under US GAAP. Support audit, compliance, and control review requirements by providing clear data lineage, reconciliations, explanations, and supporting documentation. Proactively identify control gaps, data quality issues, and process risks, and lead remediation plans in partnership with Finance and operational teams. We expect you to have: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Revenue Operations, Accounts Receivable, Order-to-Cash, or Data Analytics, with demonstrated ownership of complex accounting operations, analytical, or process improvement initiatives. Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable, revenue, billing, collections, accounting journal entries, reconciliations, close processes, and financial controls. Hands-on experience preparing, validating, and posting accounting journal entries in enterprise resource planning systems, preferably NetSuite, SAP, Oracle including month-end close entries, corrections, reclassifications, accruals, and supporting documentation. Advanced Structured Query Language and Excel skills, including complex data modeling, reconciliations, variance analysis, and large dataset handling. Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems, preferably NetSuite, including preparation and posting of accounting journal entries and data integration workflows between finance systems and reporting and data platforms. Strong accounting knowledge, including solid understanding of US GAAP or IFRS, especially for Accounts Receivable, revenue recognition, journal entries, reconciliations, close processes, and financial reporting. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives independently, define requirements, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable process improvements. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical findings, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. Fluency in English, written and spoken. It will be an added bonus if you have: Experience in a multinational, software-as-a-service, marketplace, technology, or high-volume transaction environment. Experience in a Big Four or consulting firm, particularly in audit, accounting advisory, transaction services, or finance transformation, will be considered an advantage. Familiarity with tax reporting, intercompany transactions, revenue recognition dependencies, and international finance processes. Experience mentoring analysts, leading process workshops, or acting as a subject matter expert for Accounts Receivable reporting and automation. Competencies: Senior ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive outcomes without close supervision. Strategic and analytical thinking, with strong ability to connect operational Accounts Receivable data to Finance priorities and business impact. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across Finance, Operations, Data, and Engineering teams. High attention to detail, control mindset, and commitment to accuracy of posted accounting entries, data traceability, and audit readiness. Structured problem-solving approach, including root-cause analysis, solution design, execution planning, and impact measurement. Continuous improvement mindset focused on scalability, automation, standardization, and operational efficiency. Ability to mentor others, share knowledge, and raise analytical capability within the Finance organization. Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced, and systems-driven environment.