AR Collections Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Accurately and promptly apply customer cash receipts.

• Oversee a portfolio of over 100 customer accounts each month and follow up on outstanding balances.

• Directly communicate with U.S.-based customers to address collections issues.

• Collaborate with operations regarding contract or billing inquiries that impact collections.

• Assist in month-end and quarter-end accounts receivable closing activities.

• Identify and suggest improvements to collections processes.

• Independently perform professional accounting tasks related to general accounting.

• Control, monitor, and review accounts to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries along with account reconciliations.

• Provide support to management for ad hoc requests.

• Collaborate with managers and internal teams to uphold processes and controls.

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, relevant regulations, and accounting principles.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience in a corporate accounting setting.

• At least 2 years of experience in a corporate accounting or collections role; more experience is preferred.

• A general understanding of accounting fundamentals, including accrual vs. cash basis and payables.

• Previous experience managing a significant volume of customer accounts in a collections role.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, including professional customer-facing emails.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated experience working with U.S.-based business teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Experience with NetSuite and FloQast, or a similar large ERP or BlackLine, is advantageous.

• CPA, CA, or ACCA certification is a plus but not required.

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, virtual environment.

• Capability to work 8 hours excluding breaks, including 4 core U.S. hours overlap from 7:30 PM–11:30 PM IST and 4 flexible IST hours.

• A quiet workspace and internet connection with at least 30 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and financial well-being.

• Medical insurance.

• Accident insurance.

• Retirement benefits.

• 12 company-paid holidays.

• 2 flexible holidays.

• Privilege/earned leave.

• Casual/sick leave.

• Paid maternity and paternity leaves.

• Weekly wellness events.

• Virtual interviews and a remote work environment.