accounts receivable analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Record Management: Maintain organized, updated, and accurate records of all customer invoices, payments, and collection activities.
• Invoice Management: Prepare, generate, and send invoices accurately and on time, monitor payment schedules, and ensure timely collections.
• Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile AR accounts, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Cash Application: Accurately apply incoming payments to the correct accounts and invoices in the accounting system.
• Customer Communication: Address inquiries and disputes regarding billing, payments, and account balances promptly and professionally.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate AR processes regularly, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Credit Management Support: Assist in assessing customer creditworthiness and implement credit policies to minimize risks.
• Reporting: Generate AR aging reports, collection summaries, and performance metrics for management review.
• Compliance: Ensure all AR transactions comply with company policies, procedures, and external regulations.

III. Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting Technology, Accountancy, Financial Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience: Preferably at least 1 year of experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting roles, with exposure to retail, construction, leasing, or support services transactions.
• Additional Requirements: Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is an advantage. Must be willing to adapt to dynamic workloads and multiple transaction clusters.

IV. Competencies:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Customer Service Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Process Compliance
• Communication and Coordination
• Adaptability and Initiative
• Integrity and Confidentiality

V. Skills:

• Solid accounting knowledge, especially in AR transactions
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. NetSuite, QuickBooks) and MS Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of payment terms, billing processes, and credit policies
• Reconciliation expertise
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development