Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant

An Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant is responsible for managing the incoming cash flow of a company, ensuring that clients and customers pay for goods or services delivered. They track outstanding invoices, reconcile incoming payments, and resolve discrepancies to maintain a healthy and accurate cash flow.

Invoicing & Billing Management

• Invoice generation: Prepare, review, and issue accurate customer invoices, credit memos, and debit notes based on sales orders or contracts.
• Billing distribution: Send out invoices promptly via electronic billing systems or traditional mail according to client preferences.
• Revenue recognition: Ensure all revenue from sales is recorded in the correct accounting period and aligns with financial standards.

Cash Application & Reconciliation

• Payment processing: Post incoming cash, checks, wire transfers, and credit card payments to the correct customer accounts daily.
• Bank reconciliation: Match daily bank deposits with internal accounts receivable ledgers to ensure ledger accuracy.
• Account cleanup: Reconcile unapplied cash or short-payments by investigating variances between invoices and actual payments received.

Collections & Dispute Resolution

• Aging report monitoring: Review accounts receivable aging schedules regularly to identify overdue balances and delinquent accounts.
• Collections outreach: Follow up with customers via phone or email regarding past-due invoices while maintaining professional client relationships.
• Dispute handling: Partner with sales and customer service teams to research and resolve client billing disputes, pricing issues, or delivery errors.

Credit Management & Reporting

• Credit evaluation: Assist in reviewing new customer credit applications and checking credit histories to recommend appropriate credit limits.
• Financial reporting: Prepare periodic accounts receivable aging reports, bad debt reserves, and cash flow forecasts for management review.
• Audit preparation: Maintain structured financial records and provide supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.

Application Question(s):

• 1. Current/Previous Company:

2. Current/Previous Salary:

3. Expected Salary:

4. Notice period / Availability Date:

5. Current status with current employer - (regular employee, contractor/project-based or fixed):

6. Reason for leaving:

7. What are the opportunities outside your current employer that you are looking for?

8. Years of Experience:

9. Years of relevant experience for the said position:

Work Location: In person