AR Analyst - Collections & Cash Application

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Position Overview
As the AR Analyst – Collections & Cash Application, you will play a key role in reducing aged receivables, improving cash flow, and maintaining strong customer relationships across a complex, high-volume portfolio. This role spans collections, cash application, and dispute resolution — no two days look the same. Your success will be measured by results: accurate and timely cash posting, reducing delinquency, securing payment commitments, and resolving disputes with urgency and professionalism. You will communicate daily with contacts at major national retail and distributor accounts, making strong written and verbal communication skills essential to how you show up in this role. This position also offers a clear path to grow into broader responsibilities within the AR department and across the Finance organization at CELSIUS.
In-Office: Based full-time at CELSIUS® Headquarters in Boca Raton, FL
People Management Responsibilities: No
Role Type: Full-Time
Requirements
Experience: 0–5 years of relevant accounts receivable, collections, or cash application experience — recent graduates with strong accounting coursework are encouraged to apply
Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
Experience with ERP/accounting systems required; Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or SAP preferred
Experience with cash application, payment posting, and unapplied cash resolution preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — able to manage high-stakes conversations with major retail and distributor accounts professionally and persuasively; this is non-negotiable
Confident, professional phone presence; comfortable initiating and driving difficult collection conversations
Proven ability to manage large portfolios of high-dollar balances independently
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with customer deduction portals (e.g., Walmart Retail Link, Amazon Vendor Central) preferred
CPG, beverage, or retail/distributor channel experience recommended but not required
Knowledge of EDI transaction sets and trade promotion deduction practices a plus
Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous process improvement methodologies preferred
Intermediate to advanced Office 365 skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
Key Responsibilities
Collections & Receivables Management
Own and manage a large portfolio of high-dollar customer accounts, prioritizing collection efforts through aging analysis and risk tiering
Proactively contact key retail and distributor accounts via phone and email to secure payment commitments and resolve past-due balances with urgency and professionalism
Monitor and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) through consistent follow-through and escalation protocols
Identify at-risk accounts and escalate appropriately to management with documented recommendations
Cash Application
Post daily cash receipts accurately and in a timely manner, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and retailer portal payments
Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and payment discrepancies by coordinating with customers and internal teams
Process and apply deduction amounts, credit memos, and write-offs within established approval thresholds
Reconcile cash receipts to bank deposits and ensure all payments are properly matched to open invoices in the ERP system
Support month-end close activities including AR sub-ledger reconciliation and cash receipt reporting
Deductions & Dispute Resolution
Investigate, validate, and resolve chargebacks and trade deductions in collaboration with Sales, Trade Finance, and Customer Service teams
Submit and track disputes through customer portals (e.g., Walmart Retail Link, Amazon Vendor Central, Target Partners Online) to recover invalid deductions
Manage EDI-driven discrepancies and partner with IT and operations to resolve systemic root causes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Trade Marketing, and Supply Chain to proactively address deduction drivers and improve accuracy
Collaborate with the Credit team to assess customer risk and inform credit limit decisions based on payment history
Serve as an informal resource to peers on complex account resolution questions
Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance end-to-end AR processes
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
Long- and short-term disability
Life insurance
10 Vacation days per year, subject to accrual policy
11 Company paid holidays
401(k) with Company match
Identity theft and legal services
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and location. The final offer will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, and qualifications. This position may be eligible for other compensation, including bonuses and Restricted Stock Units (subject to company plans).
We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Colorado Applicants: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
CELSIUS Holdings, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please reach out to careers@celsius.com.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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