Account Receivable Analyst

Company: The Clorox Company
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Make your mark

At Clorox, we build big brands that make everyday life better, every day. We value our differences, and challenge each other to think and act boldly. We try new things, succeed, fail and keep learning. We work hard, and have busy personal lives. And we're all able to make a positive impact - at Clorox, in our communities, and in the lives of millions of people who invite us into their homes. Make your mark and help us drive Good Growth - growth that is profitable, sustainable and responsible.

Job Overview/Summary

The Accounts Receivable Analyst (ARA) role provides analytical expertise in managing customer portfolios to ensure receivables are paid within terms of sale. The role also ensures that deductions are identified and resolved within timeframes established within Customer Operations and corporate guidelines. The AR Analyst works to prevent future deductions by initiating process improvement work within the Customer Operations team and cross-functionally. This role is responsible for developing, supporting, and reporting key performance indicators as well as supporting the development and execution of Customer Operations strategies, projects, and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Reporting and Analysis: 50%

• Analyze and communicate customer and Clorox driven behaviors causing accounts receivable issues to include deduction activity and past due payment trends.
• Develop effective working partnership with customers, brokers and internal Clorox counterparts to identify and resolve noncompliant behavior/issues.
• Conduct business reviews on a periodic basis. May be customer facing or through teleconference.
• Actively participate on project teams as a part of the Customer Operations organization to drive continuous improvements throughout the business.

Accounts Receivable: 30%

• Manage payment performance of customer(s) within Clorox terms of sale, Days Sales Outstanding, and ICC guidelines.
• Ensure Customer Operations requirements are met within CFR (Cash Flow Reconciliation) process.
• Perform prompt collection of past due receivables.

Deduction Management: 20%

• Accurately identify, validate, and clear customer deductions according to established business processes and timelines, and within ICC guidelines.
• Perform prompt identification and collection of invalid deductions.
• Reduce incoming deductions by identifying process improvement opportunities. Initiate/Drive the reduction by engaging and utilizing support of appropriate internal and external stakeholders.

Key Skills, Abilities and Experience Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• 4 years of experience in an accounts receivable role with deductions management experience
• 2 years of experience with Microsoft office and ERP software
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of experience in an accounts receivable role with deductions management experience
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and efficiently with minimal direction in an unstructured environment
• Strong planning and organization skills: ability to establish work plans, "multi-task", and prioritize simultaneous projects
• Thorough and detail oriented
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills
• SAP/High Radius Knowledge

More about Product Supply (PSO)

The Product Supply Organization (PSO) is an inclusive, diverse global community of leaders. Our team is responsible for sourcing, making and shipping some of the world's most trusted household products. In our organization, safety is paramount and innovation a must. Join us if you want to keep growing professionally and make an impact in the lives of millions of homes.

More About Clorox

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with approximately 8,800 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2020 sales of $6.7 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products;

• Pine-Sol cleaners
• Liquid-Plumr clog removers
• Poett home care products
• Fresh Step cat litter
• Glad bags, wraps and containers
• Kingsford charcoal
• Hidden Valley dressings and sauces
• Brita water-filtration products; Burt's Bees natural personal care products
• RenewLife digestive health products
• Rainbow Light, Natural Vitality and NeoCell dietary supplements.

The company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro and Clorox Healthcare brand names. Nearly 80% of the company's sales are generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiters via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

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