Accountant – Accounts Receivable

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Ensure that pricing data is kept current and detailed to facilitate invoicing and revenue management.

• Implement control checks on invoicing information across all revenue streams.

• Engage in the complete Accounts Receivable process, from generating invoices to collection and cash application.

• Accurately prepare, review, and issue customer invoices in a timely manner.

• Confirm supporting data, tariffs, and contractual terms prior to sending invoices, and address any discrepancies.

• Oversee collections for a designated customer portfolio by tracking aging reports and pursuing overdue invoices.

• Follow the escalation matrix for accounts that are long-standing or considered high-risk.

• Generate statements of account and reminders for payments.

• Document committed payment dates and collection notes.

• Conduct daily cash application and accurately match remittance advices.

• Work collaboratively with Sales and Account Management regarding outstanding invoices, billing inquiries, disputes, and recovery efforts.

• Assist with year-end finalization and audits by providing Accounts Receivable schedules and relevant documentation.

• Maintain comprehensive audit trails for pricing data, tariff approvals, credit notes, and adjustments to invoices.

• Aid in revenue reconciliation, reporting, budget deviation analysis, and forecasting.

• Deliver prompt and high-quality service to external customers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree (CMA, CA, B. Com, or BBA); accounting certifications are a plus.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or the order-to-cash process.

• Ability to communicate directly with customers regarding billing and collections issues.

• Experience in an order-to-cash, billing, collections, or revenue accounting setting.

• Preference for candidates with a background in maritime technology, shipping services, or transaction-based businesses.

• Practical experience throughout the complete order-to-cash cycle: billing, collections, and cash application.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar), particularly in the Accounts Receivable and billing modules.

• Management of pricing and tariff data within revenue systems, including approval processes.

• Oversight of credit notes and modifications to issued invoices.

• Experience in cash application, remittance matching, and the resolution of unapplied, unidentified, or short-paid receipts.

• Knowledge of statements of account, structured dunning, and escalation protocols.

• Capability in revenue reconciliation between invoicing and operational data.

• Proficiency in monthly revenue reporting, budget variance analysis, and forecasting models.

• Familiarity with analytics and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) for Accounts Receivable, billing, and revenue reporting.

• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to handle and interpret large data sets.

• Fluency in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.