Accounts Receivable Accountant

JOB LOCATION : ANDHERI EAST, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA

Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. The Accounts Receivable Accountant will play a crucial role in managing and reconciling our company's accounts receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections.

What you will do:

Invoicing and Billing:

• Prepare and issue accurate and timely customer invoices based on sales transactions and contractual terms. Verify the accuracy of billing data, including prices, quantities, and discounts. Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to address any discrepancies or billing inquiries.

Payment Processing:

• Record incoming payments and apply them to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Reconcile discrepancies between payments received and amounts invoiced. Monitor and manage overdue accounts, coordinating with customer teams and reconcile in case of any variation on account of any reasons.

Accounts Reconciliation:

• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts receivable to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or variances in account balances.

Customer Communication:

• Communicate with customers to clarify payment terms, resolve billing inquiries, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with clients to ensure timely payments.

Reporting:

• Generate and analyse reports related to accounts receivable, including aging reports, cash flow projections, and collection status.
• Provide insights to management regarding trends, challenges, and opportunities related to accounts receivable.

Internal Collaboration and Process Improvement:

• Collaborate and help the finance team to ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes. Identify opportunities for process improvements in the accounts receivable cycle, aiming for efficiency and accuracy enhancements.
• Assist in implementing and refining best practices and internal controls related to accounts receivable.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Skills & Abilities:

• Good Interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience of 2-3 years in accounts receivable or a similar accounting role with E-Commerce customers
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Excel for data analysis
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus - Microsoft Dynamics (preferred)

Please Note: JOB LOCATION: ANDHERI EAST, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA