Accountant Accounts Receivables

Accountant Accounts Receivable (3–5 Years Experience) 

Position: Accountant Accounts Receivable 
Experience Required: 3–5 years in Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role 
Location: Bangalore, India 
Employment Type: Full-time 

About the Role 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage the end-to-end AR process for our Australia entity. The role includes billing, cash application, collections, reconciliations, intercompany netting, and month-/year-end closing activities. 

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working in an ERP environment, strong communication skills to interact with customers and internal stakeholders, and the ability to manage AR operations in a structured and timely manner. International exposure is a strong plus. 

Key Responsibilities 

Daily AR & Accounting Activities 

• Create and post daily bank journal entries in the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012). 

• Perform cash application, ensuring accurate matching of customer receipts to invoices. 

• Process bank statement entries and handle adjustments such as: 

• Local taxes / withholding adjustments (as applicable) 

• Bank charges 

• Short payments 

• Multiple or partial payments 

• Execute Intercompany (IC) netting and post related accounting entries. 

• Post AR-related adjustments and settlement entries. 

• Manage customer account blocking and unblocking in line with credit policies and payment performance. 

Operational AR & Billing Responsibilities 

• Manage the entire Accounts Receivable cycle, including billing, collections, reconciliations, and reporting. 

• Perform customer billing as per agreed contracts, pricing, and billing schedules. 

• Ensure invoices are accurate, complete, and issued in a timely manner. 

• Investigate and resolve customer deductions, disputes, and discrepancies. 

• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations. 

• Follow up with customers to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices. 

• Maintain and update AR ageing reports and escalate overdue balances when required. 

• Handle local tax-related adjustments (e.g., GST/withholding-type deductions where applicable), including: 

• Reconciliation of tax deductions with the AR ledger 

• Resolution of customer tax-related queries or discrepancies 

• Coordinate closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Customer Service teams for AR and billing clarifications. 

• Communicate directly with customers and internal teams such as Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Operations, Credit Control, and Legal to resolve payment issues, billing queries, and disputes. 

Month-End AR Activities 

• Prepare and post month-end AR accruals, adjustments, and journal entries. 

• Reconcile the AR subledger with the General Ledger. 

• Review customer balances, ageing reports, and outstanding receivables for accuracy. 

• Ensure all receipts, deductions, tax adjustments, and reconciliations are completed before close. 

• Prepare and share AR month-end reports, dashboards, and variance analysis with management. 

• Collaborate with GL, FP&A, and other finance teams to support timely and accurate month-end closing. 

Year-End AR Activities 

• Perform a comprehensive year-end AR review, identifying long outstanding and high-risk items. 

• Assist with year-end cut-off procedures, including review of unapplied and unallocated cash. 

• Support finalization of deductions, write-offs, and accurate revenue/receivable recognition. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. 

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable. 

• Strong understanding of: 

• End-to-end AR processes 

• Billing and invoicing 

• Cash application and collections 

• Bank journal entries and reconciliations 

• Local tax / withholding-type adjustments (as applicable) 

• Intercompany netting and AR adjustments 

• Customer communication and dispute resolution 

• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 or similar ERP systems. 

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel. 

• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to manage deadlines and work efficiently in a high-volume, international environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting international entities, particularly Australia or other global regions. 

• Exposure to shared service centres or multinational organizations. 

• Knowledge of end-to-end order-to-cash (O2C) processes. 

• Experience with automation or workflow tools.