Accounts Receivable Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Account Receivable Specialist is responsible for ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations in Billing, Accounts receivable and Collections. The roles and responsibilities related to accounts receivable (AR) encompass various tasks aimed at managing and collecting payments owed to the company for goods or services provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
• Balance daily and month end accounts receivable to general ledger balances to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Under direction investigate outstanding invoices, make collection calls, negotiate payment terms, and processes lines for collections when necessary.
• Enter data into accounts receivable general ledger accounts
• Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients' billing issues
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
• Deliver weekly and monthly reports such as:

           o Monthly Ageing Analysis (AR & Rebates)

           o Weekly Overdue Tracking (AR & Rebates)

           o Weekly Collections Report (AR & Rebates)

           o Weekly Collections Forecast (AR & Rebates)

           o Timely Invoicing Report (AR)

           o Invoices Issued per Week

• Provisioning Analysis 6 monthly
• Provide ad-hoc accounting support as needed
• Work schedule may be adjusted based on operational requirements.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to use accounting software and spreadsheets to record, track, and analyze financial data
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team

Educational background required / desired:

• Bachelor's degree in finance / business administration or equivalent 1 – 3 years of AR background