Department: Finance & Accounting Job Title: Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant
Overview --------
The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for managing and executing all accounts receivable functions for the entity. This role ensures accurate, timely billing, cash application, and receivables reporting. The position plays a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow while supporting rapid business growth.
Job Duties & Responsibilities -----------------------------
• Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices in accordance with contracts, sales orders, and shipping documentation. • Record and apply customer payments accurately, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks. • Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue balances with customers and internal stakeholders. • Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis. • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and customer disputes. • Coordinate with Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to ensure billing accuracy. • Support month-end and year-end close processes related to AR. • Assist with internal and external audits by providing AR documentation and schedules. • Prepare AR-related reports, including aging analysis, collections status, and cash forecasts. • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
Key Requirements & Competencies -------------------------------
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field • 2-5 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or B2B environments • Strong understanding of invoicing, cash application, and AR reconciliation processes • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations) • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Good communication skills for internal coordination and customer interaction • Ability to work independently in a fast-growing, evolving organization • Experience working in a shared-services transition or joint-venture environment is a plus
Place of Job in the Organizational Structure ------------------------------------------
Reports to: Head of finance Works closely with: Sales, Logistics, Cashier, General Ledger Accountant