Cash Application AR Analyst

POSITION: Cash Application AR Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Accounts Receivable Manager

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt          

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands, delivering a fully integrated solution across all aspects of venue operations and revenue generation. With expertise spanning feasibility and consulting, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content booking, Legends transforms events and venues into unforgettable experiences. The company collaborates with top-tier clients to craft innovative solutions that enhance guest experiences, optimize financial performance, and bring visions to life. Operating across six continents, Legends Global manages over 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events annually and entertaining more than 165 million guests. From award-winning food and beverage offerings to cutting-edge merchandise and strategic brand partnerships, Legends is committed to delivering excellence at every touchpoint. Guided by values of respect, integrity, and accountability, Legends fosters an inclusive and innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit team members, guests, and partners. Are you ready to be part of the team that is redefining live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

THE ROLE

The Cash Application AR Analyst will report to the Accounts Receivable Manager and will support the A/R team, with responsibility for processing all payments received from clients and customers. They will research unidentified, partial and short payments and code and assign an appropriate reason. They will seek to maximize electronic payments by ACH with electronic remittance advice, and work with the A/R Manager to automate cash application.

The preferred candidate will have 3+ years of cash application experience, along with general A/R experience, plus strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. He/she will also have strong Excel knowledge and Windows based computer skills, and they will be a motivated self-starter who is very detailed oriented. The ability to prioritize work in order to meet deadlines is also a key attribute. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts received from customers
• Participate in future A/R process improvements to improve cash application automation
• Create documentation of Standard Operating Procedures for cash application tasks
• Report on daily cash receipts and assist with overall A/R KPI trend reporting
• Provide information to support audits and other requests
• Support the team on monthly close processes, strategic projects and perform ad hoc projects and analysis

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience    

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in a business-related field
• 3-5 years of accounts receivables experience, including deep experience posting and applying customer payments in an ERP system. D365 experience is a plus.
• Experience documenting processes and maintaining internal controls

Skills and Abilities  

• Attention to detail, strong math skills and the ability to ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization and third-parties
• Proficient in ERP systems and advance Excel skills, experience with D365 and/or Blackline a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On-site in Norwalk, CT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.