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 liens 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 report 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

        O Provisioning Analysis 6 monthly

Skills & Qualifications:

Educational background required / desired:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Or equivalent to 1 to 3 years of AR/Billing Background

Work experience required / desired:

• Billing, Collections & Rebates
• Accounts Receivables
• Customer Service

Years of experience required / desired:

• 1-3 years

Communications skills required / desired:

• Excellent in verbal and written communication

MS Office applications proficiency required / desired:

• Good

Other qualifications:

• At least 1 to 3 years proven working experience as an Accounts, Billing or Collections Staff
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Ability to use accounting software and spreadsheets to record, track, and analyze financial data
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail