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The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing key AR functions including cash application, customer collections, and credit analysis. This role will play a critical part in optimizing AR processes, improving cash flow, and ensuring accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working in complex systems environments, with strong experience in SAP and advanced Excel.
Job Responsibility:
Apply customer payments accurately and timely, including ACH, wire, checks, and lockbox transactions
Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and deductions
Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger and assist with month-end close activities
Manage customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables
Communicate professionally with customers to resolve billing disputes and payment delays
Monitor aging reports and take proactive steps to reduce past-due balances and DSO
Perform credit reviews for new and existing customers, including financial analysis and credit limit recommendations
Monitor customer credit risk and exposure, recommending holds or releases as appropriate
Partner with Sales and Finance to balance risk management with customer relationships
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve AR workflows and internal controls
Assist in fine-tuning cash application, collections, and credit processes
Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain up-to-date process documentation
Utilize ERP System (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) to manage AR transactions, reporting, and account analysis
Leverage Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis tools) for reporting and reconciliation
Support ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from Finance leadership
Requirements:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
3-5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, or similar role
Strong experience with cash application and collections processes
Working knowledge of credit analysis and risk assessment
Hands-on experience with SAP (required or strongly preferred)
Advanced Excel skills required
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Process improvement mindset with strong documentation skills