Job Title:  Accounts Receivable Analyst

Ametek PTMC is seeking a highly motivated and organized Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our PTMC business unit and support our locations in Peabody MA and Keene NH.  The role can be based at either location but will require occasional travel to both sites.  The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of basic accounting functions, have strong attention to detail and accuracy, and have an eye for areas of improvement.

The Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for all aspects of credit, collections, and cash application functions, including maintaining accounts receivable to ensure aging is up to date, collections are applied daily, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.

This position reports to the Assistant Controller and requires someone that possesses strong time management and organizational skills to manage and analyze the customer portfolio with a focus on determining the best approach to maximizing collections and reducing the accounts receivable DSO and past dues.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain the billing system
• Generate invoices and account statements
• Upload invoices to customers portals as needed
• Maintains and develops (as needed) systems and processes to establish and maintain AR files and records for accuracy, compliance and visibility
• Manage month end reporting and reconciliations for AR
• Initiate all collection activities, follow up and monitor results including written correspondence, calls and emails with customers
• Apply all cash receipts (advance payments, lockbox deposits and wire transfers) and credit card settlements
• Administer Letters of Credit, including review, documentation and follow up with advising bank
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve billing disputes that may affect the ability to collect receivables Identify and resolve any discrepancies between payments and invoices
• Work closely with Customer Service and Sales Operations to manage customer deposits and communicate AR status throughout the build process
• Perform credit checks and make recommendations on credit limits
• Ensures procedures and internal controls are followed in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and assist with audit and compliance activities as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Role Requirements:

• A four year college degree (or additional experience in a related field) and 5 years functional experience with a minimum 2 year position specific experience in credit and collections, including international collections and review/processing of letters of credit and bank drafts
• Intermediate Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc)
• Prior experience working in an Equipment/Scientific/Engineering industry prefered, but not required
• Team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a demonstrated focus on process improvement and ability to work on multiple tasks/projects concurrently
• Strong knowledge of D&B, Experian and Credit safe reporting Advanced Excel/reporting skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups cross-functionally
• Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrated ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly, with limited supervision
• Flexible time schedule as this function requires some evening quarter-end credit activities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills