Junior Accounts Receivable Associate

Position Summary:

The Junior Accounts Receivable Clerk supports the Finance Department by performing a range of accounts receivable functions. This includes cash allocation, debtor reconciliation, customer collections, and assisting with billing processes. The role also involves maintaining AR data in SAP, managing the Waste Edge system, and contributing to accurate financial reporting. The position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work with multiple systems and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Debtor Reconciliation:
  Perform regular reconciliations of debtor accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Customer Collections:
  Contact customers to follow up on overdue accounts, manage payment arrangements, and maintain records of communication.
• Investigating Invoice Queries:
  Review and resolve customer invoice queries by liaising with internal departments and ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Management Reporting:
  Assist in the preparation of accounts receivable reports, including aging summaries and collection performance metrics.
• System Management:
• Maintain and update customer and AR data in SAP.
• Operate and manage the WastEdge system to support invoicing and customer account tracking.
• Month-End Billing Support:
  Assist with the preparation and processing of month-end billing, ensuring all invoices are issued accurately and in a timely manner.
• Subcontractor Billing:
  Support the subcontractor billing process by verifying documentation, preparing billing summaries, and ensuring timely submission and follow-up.

• Compliance and Documentation:
  Ensure all AR activities comply with internal policies and external regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of transactions and communications.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 12 years of experience in accounts receivable or general finance administration.
• Familiarity with SAP and Waste Edge systems is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.