Accountant Accounts Receivable

Overview

The Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist processes accurate, timely customer billing and manages accounts receivable records, working with internal departments, customers and local accounting firms to align invoices with purchase orders, shipping activity, contracts, payment terms and local billing requirements.

What you'll do

• Process daily customer invoices using customer purchase orders, shipping reports, receivable reports and contracts.
• Review customer contract requirements for billing and payment terms and ensure invoices meet stated requirements.
• Investigate account discrepancies using information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments and customers.
• Coordinate with customers, sales teams and local accounting firms to ensure invoices meet local government requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounts receivable records while meeting billing and invoicing deadlines.
• Resolve escalated accounts receivable issues and collections by reviewing payment plans, payment history and credit lines and coordinating with the collections department.
• Document new or updated accounts receivable processes, maintain SOX compliance, summarise receivables and related reports, and protect confidential information.
• Perform relevant tasks and projects assigned by management.

What you'll need

• B.Com, B.Com (H) or Postgraduate degree from a reputed college.
• 2-4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience in accounts receivable analysis, reporting and billing, issue resolution and cash collection for US/Canada/EMEA/CALA/APAC regions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to be self-directed, demonstrate initiative and organisational skills, work in a fast-paced and demanding environment, handle multiple demands with urgency, drive and energy, and relate to all levels of the company.

Nice to have

• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Accounting knowledge and experience with Oracle R12 and Excel.