The Accounts Receivable Analyst manages customer payment processing, cash reconciliation, generates age analysis, and handles collections activities.
Location:
(HIESA) ChicagoJob ID:
R0131852Date Posted:
2026-05-26Company Name:
HITACHI INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT & SOLUTIONS AMERICA, LLCProfession (Job Category):
FinanceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Job Profile: FIN.09.004.P20 – Accounts Receivable Experienced Professional
Company: Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions America, LLC
Division: Industrial Components & Equipment Division
Location: Elk Grove, IL
Status: Permanent
Summary
The accounts receivable analyst is responsible for customer payment processing and application to open balances in the accounts receivable ledger, including reconciliation of cash payments. The role also generates accounts receivable age analysis and customer dunning, as well as collections activities.
This position will report to the AP/AR Manager at HIESA and will work a hybrid schedule with at least three days per week in the office.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Enter customer deposits into the ERP system. (ACH, checks, cash, credit card payments).
- Support the credit review of potential and existing customers.
- Answer customer and internal inquiries regarding customer accounts. Help problem solve customer complaints.
- Communicate with customers regarding invoice payments and/or dispute.
- Review customer statements.
- Prepare dunning statements from ERP system and send to customer.
- Generate accounts receivable age analysis.
- Assist in monthly closings.
- Provide audit support as necessary.
- Assist with special projects as necessary.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates degree in accounting preferred
Professional experience
- Two-three years previous experience
- Microsoft Excel proficient
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and in teams, prioritize tasks and deliverables.
- Knowledge of SAP and Sarbanes-Oxley a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to prepare written correspondence/reports in a clear/concise manner.
Key behaviors
- Candidate must work well in a team environment.
- Candidate must be dependable /accountable in a hybrid work arrangement.
- Strict attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently on a daily basis.
- Must be results-oriented, high energy, and a representative of the HIESA Values.
Direct reports
- N/A
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