Accounts Receivable Associate

The Accounts Receivable Associate supports the companys receivables operations by managing customer billing collections cash applications and account reconciliations. This role ensures accurate customer balances timely payment processing and compliance with financial policies and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process customer invoices based on approved agreements and sales transactions.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support collection activities to ensure timely payments.
• Apply customer payments accurately and investigate payment discrepancies or variances.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and review aging reports to identify outstanding balances.
• Address billing and collection-related inquiries by collaborating with Sales Customer Service and other internal teams.
• Support month-end and quarter-end closing activities including aging reports bad debt provisions and revenue accruals.
• Maintain accurate customer records and master data within the ERP system.
• Ensure compliance with company policies internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Provide necessary documentation and support for internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes through process enhancements and automation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy Finance or a related field.
• 12 years of experience in Accounts Receivable preferably within a multinational company or shared services environment.
• Experience supporting global finance operations or shared services is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP Oracle or NetSuite.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including handling and analyzing large datasets.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• CPA license or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
• Experience in intercompany receivables trade collections or revenue recognition is a plus.
• Familiarity with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau as well as AR automation solutions is preferred.