Sr. Analyst, Accounts Receivable

Job Description

About the Role

The Sr. Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for supporting and managing key aspects of ANI Pharmaceuticals' Accounts Receivable operations, including cash application, customer account reconciliation, collections, deductions, disputes, and account maintenance. This position plays an important role in ensuring the accuracy and timely resolution of customer balances while supporting cash flow and working capital objectives.

The Sr. Accounts Receivable Analyst works closely with internal teams, including Finance, Sales, Customer Service, Trade Finance, and Commercial Operations, as well as external customers, to resolve account issues, improve collections, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The position also supports month-end close, internal controls, audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives within the AR function.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately apply customer payments, including research and resolution of unapplied cash.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate and resolve payment, invoice, and account discrepancies.
• Monitor AR aging and follow up on overdue balances to support timely customer collections.
• Manage and resolve customer deductions, disputes, chargebacks, shortages, pricing discrepancies, and other claims in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and analyze customer accounts to identify collection opportunities, payment trends, and potential risks.
• Prepare and maintain AR reports, account reconciliations, aging analyses, and other management reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including AR reconciliations, reserve analysis, and required journal entries or supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the AR reserve for customer deductions and other outstanding claims.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and ensure transactions and supporting documentation are properly recorded in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Trade Finance, Finance, and other business partners to resolve customer account issues and improve cash collections.
• Support cash forecasting by providing visibility into expected customer collections and outstanding balances.
• Assist with the development and implementation of process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to increase AR efficiency and accuracy.
• Support AR-related system implementations, upgrades, testing, and process improvements, including SAP and other financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable audit requirements.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding invoices, payments, deductions, account balances, and collection status.
• Identify recurring AR issues and recommend solutions to improve processes and reduce outstanding balances.
• May provide guidance and support to other AR team members but does not have direct people-management responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills / Competencies

• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable, cash application, collections, account reconciliation, deductions, and dispute management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve complex account issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including the ability to analyze large data sets and prepare reports.
• Experience with ERP and financial systems; SAP/SAP S/4HANA experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, documentation, and audit requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information appropriately.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, Cash Application, or a related finance function.
• Pharmaceutical or Biotech experience strongly preferred
• Experience with customer account reconciliations, collections, deductions, and dispute resolution.
• Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems; SAP, Power-BI experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Experience supporting month-end close, AR reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with process improvement, automation, or financial systems implementation is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• No travel required for role

The base salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000; the exact salary depends on various factors such as experience, skills, education, location, competencies and industry-specific knowledge.

ANI Pharmaceuticals offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.