Accounts Receivable Clerk, Revenue Accounting at Abercrombie & Fitch in Columbus, OH

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Job Description: This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio. What will you be doing? Support Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s Wholesale, Sell Off, Licensing, Franchise, and other customer accounts Create and issue accurate customer invoices in accordance with contract terms, shipment activity, and established timelines Review invoice support and research unit, price, discount, payment-term, or other billing discrepancies Monitor open accounts receivable balances and maintain clear, current records of invoice and payment status Follow up with customers on outstanding and past-due invoices in a timely, professional manner Receive, identify, and apply customer payments accurately using Oracle PeopleSoft AR/BI and related systems Research unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and other differences; coordinate resolution with customers and internal partners Reconcile customer accounts and help tie reported revenue, invoices, payments, and general ledger activity Maintain account notes, collection follow-up, aging details, and other tracking used by the Revenue Accounting team Provide accurate information for receivables aging, cash forecasting, reporting, and period-end close activities Work closely with Revenue Accounting teammates and cross-functional partners, including Business Development, Treasury, Information Technology, and customer contacts Respond to questions, troubleshoot issues, and communicate account status and next steps clearly Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, audit support, and other routine accounts receivable activities as needed Follow established Accounts Receivable procedures and controls and help keep process documentation current Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of invoicing, collections, and cash application processes What do you need to bring? Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience Prior experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, cash application, or a related accounting support role Ability to create accurate invoices, follow up on outstanding balances, and apply customer payments Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and track a high volume of transactions and follow-up items Ability to research discrepancies, reconcile account activity, and bring issues to resolution Clear written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service mindset Ability to work collaboratively with teammates, customers, and cross-functional partners Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience with PeopleSoft is preferred but not required Benefits & Perks As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward: Incentive bonus program 401(K) savings plan with company match Annual companywide review process Flexible spending accounts Medical, dental and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Associate assistance program Paid parental and adoption leave Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace Paid Caregiver Leave Mobile Stipend Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year) Seven associate wellness half days per year Merchandise discount on all of our brands Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in