AR Analyst
LyondellBasell
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Poznań • Poland
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About the role
- Analyze daily items that remain unposted or uncleared during the automated cash application process and propose possible solutions
- Ensure timely application of auto-bank transactions, identify chargebacks, discount allowances, and make necessary adjustments to A/R
- Monitor billing invoice due lists, address issues and ensure resolution of queries prior to month end close
- Run control reports related to billing and/or cash received when required
- Issue invoices, cancel/rebill and credit/debit notes upon request from Customer Service and record Journal entries for miscellaneous 3rd party invoices and file appropriate documentation
- Review rebate agreements and prepare proposals, issue credit notes after approval, book appropriate manual accruals
- Interacts with Sales and Business/Marketing to get agreement on complex rebates
- Monitor commission balance sheet account and analyze difference between accrual and payout
- Initiate proposed commission payment for approval based on contract
- Prepares Global AR related Account Reconciliations by analyzing open and aged items
- Reports reconciling items based on Account Reconciliation policy and follows up with responsible parties for resolution of unexplained balances
- On a quarterly basis provides support to external Auditors in support of regular SOx Audits and Revenue Recognition Audits
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of AR related systems
- Support automation tools and propose improvements of existing automation processes to ensure AR’s best results
- Coordinate with team members and ensure that process documentation, work instructions and activities lists of AR department are properly followed
- Reviews the monthly AR KPIs dashboard for low automated cash application and billing timeliness and liaise with SME on root cause analysis and action plan
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2 – 3 years of related experience and/or training
- Experience in a global, fast-paced, dynamic and deadline driven environment
- Exposure to technical GAAP knowledge (USGAAP, IFRS and local country) related to a wide variety of topics
- Experience with Internal Controls and SOx/404 requirements will be considered an asset
- SAP preferred but not required
- Strong computer skills and proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Access
- Ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines
- Passion for driving continuous improvement
- Good interpersonal and communication skills essential given diverse nature of operating landscape and cultural sensitivities
- English required, Turkish will be an asset but not mandatory
- Availability to work in service hours: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts receivableaccount reconciliationbillingcash applicationGAAPSOx compliancefinancial reportingcredit notesrebate agreementsjournal entries
Soft Skills
multitaskingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingteam coordinationattention to detailtime managementcontinuous improvementroot cause analysisadaptability