Accounts Receivable Analyst
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Track open invoices and follow up on overdue balances
- Apply customer payments and reconcile differences
- Research short payments, overpayments, and deductions
- Resolve billing disputes with customers and internal teams
- Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and collection updates
- Support month-end close activities related to accounts receivable
- Monitor credit holds and assist with credit limit reviews
- Improve collection processes and document standard procedures
- Maintain accurate customer account records in billing systems
Top Skills for Success
Collections Management
Payment Reconciliation
Invoice Review
Dispute Resolution
Aging Analysis
Excel
Financial Reporting
Attention to Detail
Customer Communication
ERP Systems
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Credit Analyst
Billing Analyst
Order to Cash Analyst
Transition Opportunities
Accounts Receivable Manager
Credit Manager
Finance Analyst
Revenue Accountant
Controller
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Cash ForecastingRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementDashboard ReportingStakeholder ManagementERP SystemsCredit Risk Basics
Development SuggestionsBuild strong Excel reporting skills, practice explaining findings to non-finance partners, and learn how your company’s billing and payment process works end to end. Volunteer to own one improvement project, such as reducing a common dispute type or improving a weekly aging report.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 45,000 to 60,000
Mid LevelUSD 60,000 to 80,000
Senior LevelUSD 80,000 to 105,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand. Hiring remains consistent across industries, with stronger demand in high-volume billing environments such as software, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. Roles are increasingly focused on analytics, automation, and customer dispute management.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
AmazonUnitedHealth GroupWalmartDHLFedExOracleSalesforceMicrosoftSiemensJohnson and Johnson
Industry Sectors
SoftwareHealthcareManufacturingLogisticsRetailTelecommunicationsFinancial ServicesEnergyProfessional ServicesPublic Sector
Recommended Next Steps
1
Strengthen Excel skills with pivot tables, lookups, and clean reporting templates2
Learn your company’s order to cash process and document key handoffs3
Track personal impact metrics such as past due reduction and dispute cycle time4
Request exposure to credit reviews and customer payment terms5
Partner with sales and customer service to prevent repeat billing issues6
Build a simple dashboard for aging trends and collections performance7
Pursue a finance credential aligned to your goals, such as an accounting certificate