Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Risk Placement Services, Inc. is a dynamic company that fosters innovation and collaboration among its teams. The Client Accounting Analyst role is crucial in managing retailer receivables, supporting the collections lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned retailer receivables to ensure timely payment and accurate account balances
- Respond to internal and external accounting inquiries related to billing, payments, credits, and account status
- Support the full collections lifecycle in alignment with RPS collections policies and standards
- Research, analyze, and resolve account discrepancies, unapplied cash, and disputed balances
- Monitor aging reports and work proactively to reduce past-due balances
- Serve as a primary point of contact for retail partners and branch stakeholders regarding receivables and collections matters
- Partner closely with Collections leadership, Receivables, Payables, Audit Collections, and branch teams to resolve issues and maintain account current expectations
- Escalate complex or high-risk issues appropriately while providing clear recommendations and documentation
- Support audits and internal reviews as needed by providing documentation and account insights
- Contribute to team efforts supporting onboarding, training, and process updates related to customer service and collections workflows
- Foster supportive team environment by sharing knowledge and assisting colleagues with routine questions related to collections processes and standard procedures
Skills
- High School diploma and 2 years' accounting experience
- Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Great organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelors degree preferred
- QuickBooks experience desirable
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
Company Overview
At Risk Placement Services, we help you come through for your clients! We’re all about what’s new, what’s next, and what’s possible. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.rpsins.com.