Accounts Receivable Analyst

Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts Authority is rapidly expanding, and today has more than 300 locations servicing customers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC and Wisconsin.

Parts Authority has grown through both organic initiatives and acquisitions. Over the past several years Parts Authority has acquired over a dozen companies as part of its expansion strategy. Parts Authority’s catalog of over 3 million parts covering more than 125 million applications, ensures our customer partners receive the parts they want, when they want them.

What makes Parts Authority different is OUR TEAM. Parts Authority has a team of professionally trained, experienced counter people to assist in finding the right parts and the right brand for each application.

Parts Authority carries the best brands in the business for domestic and import vehicles. AC Delco, Motorcraft, Denso, Bosch, KYB, Monroe, Gates, Dorman and Exide are just a few of the more than 400 suppliers from around the world, that Parts Authority partners with to bring our customer partners the best parts.

Each and every team member plays a vital role in our success. We are rapidly expanding and looking for an Accounts Recievable Analyst to join our family.

The Accounts Receivable Analyst will will support credit/collections efforts by ensuring full compliance with credit/collections policy, procedures, and timely collections activities. The A/R Analyst will also provide excellent customer service through resolution of accounts receivable and credit issues for our customers. This position will work closely with our sales, distribution, and accounting teams.

• Advanced experience in collections diligence with a resolution approach
• Excellent negotiation abilities, complex problem solving, judgment, decision making, and critical thinking - advocate for our customers but maintain company business principles
• Ability to communicate with verbal and written proficiency
• Places and releases credit holds as outlined by supervisor and credit terms
• Administers standalone payment plans as necessary
• Obtain and mail invoice copies/statements for customers, as requested
• Processes daily credit card payments as required
• Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment.
• Researches and processes charge backs, returns, and bad checks
• Answers accounts receivable phone inquiries and follows up
• Perform other activities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited 4 year university preferred
• Minimum of 3+ years of credit and collections experience.
• Previous experience in credit & collections, accounts receivable management and billing systems.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational and reporting skills.
• Working knowledge of D&B reports, Experian Reports or other credit related reporting tools.
• Accomplished negotiator with strong professional demeanour for interacting and communicating in difficult and stressful situations.
• Industry experience preferred (i.e. Wholesale Distribution with foreign/domestic supplier mix).
• Exceptional organization skills and ability to follow through on commitments.
• Exhibit exceptional customer service to internal as well as external customers
• Ability to effectively manage tasks and delegate work appropriately.
• Advanced Experience in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required

Some of the benefits of being a part of our growing Parts Authority family:

• Medical Coverage
• Pharmacy Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Short Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Insurance
• Legal Plan Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation
• Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan
• Employee Discounts on Merchandise

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.