Accounts Receivable Clerk, Revenue Accounting

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 promoting from within 
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups 
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! 

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.