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AR Analyst

Location: 

Poznań, PL, 61-569

Req ID:  89516
Facility:  POZNAN-6731
Department:  AR & Invoicing North America POZ
Division:  Finance

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

  • The AR Analyst position will report directly to the AR Manager/Team Lead in Europe.
  • Accounts Receivable Analyst will be responsible for maintaining a company’s financial accounts with incoming cash related to customer payments, duties include billing activities, rebates and commission calculations, resolving customer payment discrepancies and follow up/researching internal stakeholders requests.
  • The AR Analyst will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of AR related Account Reconciliations and support to Internal and External Audit as required, as well as support in the monthly analysis of KPI’s.
  • The AR Analyst should develop the relationship with business partners such as the Global Credit, Supply Chain, Sales, Tax and propose improvements to AR KPI’s, discuss issues at internal meetings to ensure alignment and manage expectations of internal customers.

A Day in the Life

  • Analyze daily items that remain unposted or uncleared during the automated cash application process and propose possible solutions to improve performance and automation of AR cash postings.
  • Ensure timely application of auto-bank transactions, identify chargebacks, discount allowances, and make the necessary adjustments to A/R.  
  • Monitor billing invoice due lists, address issues and ensure resolution of queries prior to month end close.
  • Run control reports related billing and/or cash received when required.
  • Issue invoices, cancel/rebill and credit/debit notes upon request from Customer Service and record Journal entries for miscellaneous 3rd party invoices and file appropriate documentation.
  • Review rebate agreements and prepare proposals, issue credit notes after approval, book appropriate manual accruals.
  • Interacts with Sales and Business/Marketing to get agreement on complex rebates.
  • Monitor commission balance sheet account and analyze difference between accrual and payout. Initiate proposed commission payment for approval based on contract.
  • Prepares Global AR related Account Reconciliations by analyzing open and aged items. Reports reconciling items based on Account Reconciliation policy and follows up with responsible parties for resolution of unexplained balances.
  • On a quarterly basis provides support to external Auditors in support of regular SOx Audits and Revenue Recognition Audits.
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of AR related systems.
  • Support automation tools and propose improvements of existing automation processes to ensure AR’s best results.
  • Coordinate with team members and ensure that process documentation, work instructions and activities lists of AR department are properly followed.
  • Reviews the monthly AR KPIs dashboard for low automated cash application and billing timeliness and liaise with SME on root cause analysis and action plan.

You Bring This Value

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2 – 3  years of related experience and/or training.
  • Experience in a global, fast-paced, dynamic and deadline driven environment.
  • Exposure to technical GAAP knowledge (USGAAP, IFRS and local country) related to a wide variety of topics, with the ability to extract appropriate accounting elements from business deals/contracts.
  • Experience with Internal Controls and SOx/404 requirements will be considered an asset.
  • SAP preferred but not required.
  • Strong computer skills and proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Access.
  • Able to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines.
  • Passion for driving continuous improvement.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills essential given diverse nature of operating landscape and cultural sensitivities.
  • English required.
  • Turkish will be an asset but not mandatory.
  • Availability to work in service hours: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

 

Competencies

Build Partnerships
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
Deliver Results

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialists on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

 

Application & Contact
Please send us your resume via the application button.
If you would like to learn more, please feel free to contact Anna Cichocka, HR Advisor at anna.cichocka@lyondellbasell.com 

 

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