Job Summary

The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for managing customer accounts, processing invoices and receipts, maintaining accurate receivable records, and supporting timely collections. The role ensures proper recording of financial transactions and assists with reconciliations and reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post customer invoices, receipts, credit notes, and debit notes.
• Record and allocate customer payments accurately in the accounting system.
• Maintain customer account balances and perform regular reconciliations.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and support collection activities.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues.
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and collection status reports.
• Perform AR ledger reconciliation with the general ledger.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Process customer account adjustments and ensure proper approvals.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all AR transactions.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, and finance teams to resolve customer issues.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of AR postings.
• Reduction of overdue receivables.
• Timely customer account reconciliation.
• Low rate of posting errors.
• Completion of monthly AR reporting on schedule.