Analyst - Accounts Receivable in Atlanta, Georgia at GardenCore

Job Summary

GardenCore is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst. We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to assist our accounting department.

Job Location

The Accounts Receivable Analyst will be working onsite full-time out of the Atlanta, GA office.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and sales.
• Collection calls and/or correspondence in a fast-paced goal-oriented accounting department.
• Provide customer service regarding collection issues, prepare customer refund and account adjustment requests.
• Resolve discrepancies and short pays.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the financial integrity of accounts receivable accounts.
• Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquiries in a prompt manner.
• Works with dispatchers and sales representatives to handle customer requests.
• Communicate and follow up effectively and timely with customers regarding accounts.
• Preparation of monthly reports on conditions of A/R department.
• Improves receivable turnover through efficient collection follow-up, while maintaining and promoting favorable customer relations. Analyzes paying practices of customers and recommends action on delinquent accounts.
• Identify problem accounts and provide regular updates of receivables to manager.
• Research and resolve transactions in the unapplied account.
• Monitors credit hold and customers line of credit.
• Responsible for month end close process around Accounts Receivable processed.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable role.
• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel Skills and proficient with MS office.
• High degree of comfort with technology and multiple applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts.
• Previous accounting experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting math.
• Accuracy in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience.
• Strong ability and skill to follow-up, attention to detail, and organization.
• Able to identify, define and resolve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Results driven, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

What GardenCore Offers You

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

GardenCore, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

GardenCore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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