Job Description
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER Location: Eastwood
WorkArrangement: Hybrid
– Mid-shift
Key Responsibilities - Support the Accounts Receivable function for clients across global clients for New Markets Billable Staff.
- Record and apply daily cash collections and ensure accurate reconciliation against outstanding accounts receivable.
- Monitor and maintain AR and AR-related accounts, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
- Prepare and submit timely financial and AR reports, including but not limited to:
- Accounts Receivable Aging
- Sales Journal
- Bank Reconciliation
- Other AR-related reports as required
- Closely monitor past-due accounts and proactively follow up with clients through email and phone calls to facilitate timely collection.
- Prepare monthly invoices and process client requests for invoices, security deposits, and other AR-related billings.
- Respond to and resolve client queries, concerns, and account-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to investigate and resolve AR-related issues, discrepancies, and conflicts.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency within AR processes.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation and ensure compliance with established finance policies and procedures.
- Take ownership of assigned projects and perform ad hoc tasks as required.
Skills & Competencies - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with international clients and stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage time-sensitive and deadline-driven tasks.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office, including the ability to work with large data sets and perform reconciliations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in identifying and resolving account discrepancies.
- Keen eye for process, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with the team.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
- Good understanding of accounting principles, with the ability to provide support on general accounting-related functions.
Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or a related accounting/finance field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably with experience handling international clients.
- Experience working with international clients is highly preferred.
- Experience with Xero and/or NetSuite or other ERP is an advantage.
- Payroll experience is a plus but not required.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting and AR processes.
- Must be willing to work on a night shift schedule aligned with the supported regions.
- Must be willing to work under a hybrid arrangement in Eastwood.
- Candidates who are within reasonable commuting distance of Eastwood are preferred.
Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is:
- Accountable and dependable, with a strong sense of ownership over assigned tasks.
- Detail-oriented and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
- Proactive in identifying issues and finding solutions.
- Customer-focused and professional when dealing with clients and stakeholders.
- A strong team player who is willing to collaborate and support colleagues.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Flexible and willing to extend or adjust working hours when business requirements arise.
- Committed to continuous learning and process improvement.