Sr. Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Sr. Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the accounts receivable process, ensuring accurate and timely collection of outstanding balances while maintaining compliance with financial standards and internal controls. Your expertise in financial analysis, accounting software, and industry-specific regulations will drive efficiency and support the organization’s revenue cycle management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills and financial knowledge will make a meaningful impact.

Duties

• Bill customers for goods and services and/or debts owed, such as unauthorized travel costs, vendor overpayments, employee relocation overpayments, etc.
• Prepare dunning (collection) notices and correspondence and answer inquiries regarding bills rendered, accounts receivable, and collection items. Maintain professional decorum/de-escalation.
• Perform financial analysis and reconciliations.
• Perform auditing and investigative analysis of collections.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies; investigate and resolve customer queries.
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Collect, categorize, and maintain Accounts Receivable (AR) collection records.
• Use receivables application in the UFMS system of record.
• Generate aging analysis and review AR aging to ensure compliance with the payment plan.
• Report on AR balances - current and delinquent accounts, collections.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as well as prescribed reporting requirements from DOJ/Treasury (i.e., IPERA).
• Draft SOPs/desk procedures/flow charts for the accounts receivable functions.
• Provide training and guidance on improper/erroneous payments and the collection of debts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• 4+ years of experience performing tasks similar to those stated below.
• Ability to maintain patience and professionalism with challenging customers/vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent command of grammar and language.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills (both oral and written) with a focus on customer service and demonstrated ability to effectively interact at all levels across the organization to build successful relationships.
• Excellent consultation, conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation skills to gain consensus in a matrixed and complex organization.
• Proven problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to think out of the box and generate creative solutions; ability to break a complex problem down into its component parts and arrive at the appropriate solution in a timely fashion.
• Must be flexible and able to thrive in a time-sensitive environment to meet strict deadlines.
• Positive attitude, averse to the status quo, always looking to improve current processes and procedures; ability to see opportunities for change, to capitalize on them, and implement them when appropriate for the benefit of the organization.
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic who sets high standards for self and others and demonstrates enthusiasm for the mission of the team.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Access – pivot tables, v-lookup, graphs/charts/visuals, analytics.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher to establish reciprocity for Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI) Public Trust T3 case type. Investigation closure date MUST be less than five years old.

Join us as we empower our finance team to excel! This role offers an engaging environment where your expertise will support our organization’s financial health while fostering professional growth. We value proactive problem-solving skills combined with a passion for accuracy—if you’re ready to make an impact as a Sr. Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst, we want to hear from you!

Pay

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Financial Analyst : 4 years (Required)

Security Clearance

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Arlington, VA 22202 (Required)

Work Location

In person