AR ACCOUNTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

An AR Accountant who cannot keep aging clean will cost a company more than just late fees. Disputed invoices pile up, DSO creeps past covenant thresholds, and auditors flag reconciling items that could have been cleared in a day. The AR Accountant owns the receivables ledger from invoice issuance through cash application, month-end reconciliation, and audit support within the corporate finance function. Reporting into the Controller or Credit Director, this individual is the primary point of contact for customer payment disputes and internal stakeholders who depend on accurate aging data to manage working capital.

As the AR Accountant, you will maintain the full receivables ledger, drive collections on past-due accounts, and ensure month-end close is completed on time and in compliance with GAAP and internal control requirements. The position sits within the corporate accounting team and partners daily with Sales, Customer Success, and external auditors to keep financial data accurate and audit-ready.

Career Impact: Hands-on ownership of GAAP-compliant AR close cycles and SOX-related documentation builds the ledger-level expertise that hiring managers look for when promoting into Senior Accountant or Controller track roles.

Business Impact: The accuracy of every aging report, cash forecast, and customer reconciliation this role produces directly feeds working capital decisions made by the Controller and CFO.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to month-end close, balance sheet reconciliation, and cross-functional audit support expands your accounting scope toward General Ledger and full-cycle close responsibilities over time.

• Maintain the accounts receivable ledger, including posting cash receipts and applying credit memos to customer accounts.
• Reconcile customer balances monthly and investigate discrepancies between AR sub-ledger and general ledger.
• Issue customer invoices accurately and on time, coordinating with Sales and Customer Success on billing disputes.
• Monitor aging reports weekly, escalate overdue accounts, and conduct collection outreach to resolve open balances.
• Prepare month-end AR reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to ensure timely close.
• Monitor GAAP and internal control compliance across AR transactions, flagging policy exceptions to the Credit Director.
• Support internal and external auditors at year-end by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and explanatory documentation.
• Produce weekly and monthly cash receipt forecasts and AR status reports for finance leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 or more years of accounts receivable experience, with demonstrated ownership of month-end close tasks.
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles as applied to revenue recognition, cash application, and receivables reconciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and post journal entries and perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications at an intermediate level, including pivot tables and lookup formulas.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines with minimal supervision.

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• Prior experience supporting SOX 404 documentation or working within a SOX-compliant finance environment.
• Exposure to shared services or multi-entity accounting environments, including intercompany reconciliation.
• Experience processing government invoices or working within regulated billing frameworks such as WAWF or IPP.
• CPA candidacy or active progress toward a professional accounting designation.

• DSO trend, measuring how effectively the managed portfolio converts receivables into collected cash.
• Aging bucket movement, tracking the percentage of balances shifted from 60-plus days to current.
• Month-end close cycle time, reflecting how consistently AR reconciliations are delivered by the close deadline.
• Audit finding rate, measuring the number of AR-related exceptions flagged by internal or external auditors per cycle.
• Cash application accuracy rate, tracking the percentage of payments posted without error or reversal.
• Typical tools: ERP accounting platforms (commonly SAP or Oracle); spreadsheet applications (commonly Microsoft Excel)

• Base Salary Range: $52,000 to $72,000 annually, varying by market and experience level.
• Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus of 5 to 10 percent of base salary.
• Equity: Not typically offered at this level in corporate finance roles.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contributes 70 to 80 percent of premiums.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus standard US federal holidays.
• Common Perks: CPA exam reimbursement, professional development stipend, hybrid work schedule where available.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background check completion is required as a condition of employment for all candidates who receive a conditional offer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process may request one at any time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The AR Accountant owns the full accounts receivable cycle, from submitting invoices through WAWF and IPP portals to preparing month-end reconciliations and assisting year-end auditors. Working under the Credit Director and collaborating with customers and external auditors, this role strengthens cash flow accuracy and ensures compliance with GAAP and SOX procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for accounts receivable.
• Submit invoices to customers via mail, email, and online portals, including US Government orders through WAWF and IPP.
• Work with customers to provide support, resolve issues, and collect past due invoices.
• Apply cash payments from customers and ensure daily/weekly/monthly totals agree with bank statements.
• Process credit card payments and credit memos, applying approved memos to customer accounts.
• Assist in preparing weekly/monthly reports, including forecasting cash receipts from customers.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations for accounts receivable related accounts.
• Assist Credit Director in preparation and maintenance of credit files, including financial and credit reports.
• Monitor compliance with GAAP and company SOX procedures.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Assist outside auditors at year-end, including preparing schedules and supporting materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field.
• Zero to three years of related experience.
• Able to read and understand financial statements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills, must be detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
• WAWF and/or IPP experience a plus.

Reporting to the finance leadership team, the AR Accountant performs day-to-day accounting procedures across collections, billing, and month-end close within a global shared-services environment. Partnering with Sales, Customer Success, Legal, and cross-functional stakeholders, this role delivers accurate and timely financial data that supports reliable business reporting.

Primary Duties

• Perform day-to-day accounting procedures per process flow, timeline, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with clients on past-due accounts and collections, identify delinquent accounts by reviewing files.
• Create reports on current status of customer accounts and research discrepancies and past-due amounts.
• Assist in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Legal, and other teams for accurate and timely financial data.
• Ensure internal finance queries are resolved efficiently and accurately on a timely basis.
• Participate in the global month-end close process and contribute to process development projects.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or final year student.
• Approximately 0–1 year of experience in Accounting.
• Must complete work with accuracy and high attention to detail.
• Prior experience with NetSuite and Salesforce considered an advantage.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills, ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Preferred start date July 1st, 2022, but flexible.

Sitting at the intersection of billing operations and cash management, the Staff AR Accountant leads preparation and submission of cost-based billings, lockbox cash posting, and DSO tracking within a manufacturing environment. Operating across collections, credit memo processing, and general team support, this role advances the accuracy and efficiency of the accounts receivable function.

Duties

• Manage preparation and submission of cost-based billings, including progress payments and cost reimbursable billings.
• Prepare daily invoices from pack slips and customer credit memos per RMA process.
• Research and post cash received at lockbox into the accounting system and work with customers to clear discrepancies.
• Manage billed and unbilled A/R balances, calculate DSO, and make collection calls to identify root cause of open balances.
• Provide general team support, assume accountability to identify tasks that improve service, efficiency, and quality of work.

Requirements

• B.S. in Accounting preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of financial statements and GAAP.
• Proficient in electronic spreadsheets, experience with accounting close process and journal entries.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow instructions on new projects and assignments.

A key member of the EMEA finance team, the AR Accountant supervises billing, revenue, and receivables collection across a multi-brand franchise portfolio spanning new market openings and closures. Collaborating across regional Vice Presidents, Directors, and Sr. Managers, this role delivers franchisee profitability analysis and process improvements that reduce bad debt exposure.

Functions

• Supervise billing and revenue for different brands, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing.
• Manage Net Restaurant Growth, restaurant openings and closures, and franchisee-impacting topics.
• Benchmark franchisee profitability P&Ls and provide meaningful analysis and reports.
• Open and maintain new markets in compliance with franchise agreements.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables, monitor bad debt, and maintain franchisee relationships.
• Support regional Vice President, Directors, and Sr. Managers with reports, analysis, and documentation.
• Develop and enhance procedures to streamline department efficiency.

Experience & Qualifications

• 2–3 years of practical experience in accounts receivable and accounting or finance roles.
• Proficiency in SAP FI module and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking and hands-on mentality.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Fluency in English.

Accurate AR aging analysis and timely dunning depend on the AR Accountant, who processes accounts receivable accounting, reconciles customer balances, and produces analysis reports in an SAP environment. Based within the finance department and reporting to a supervisor, this role strengthens internal control compliance while supporting both internal and external audit requirements.

Accountabilities

• Perform AR aging, credit period, and overdue analysis, produce related statements.
• Process AR accounting and reconcile with customers.
• Handle collection, manual accounting vouchers, and SAP system processing.
• Provide AR analysis reports per different needs and conduct regular tracking and dunning with sales and customers.
• Update relevant process documents and SOPs, assist in internal and external audits.
• Implement internal control policies and complete other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Technical Qualifications

• College degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related field, relevant knowledge of finance, accounting, and tax law.
• More than 2 years of AR-related experience with necessary English literacy skills (CET-4).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, familiarity with SAP preferred.
• Good communication skills, team spirit, and ability to work carefully under pressure.
• Hardworking with attention to detail and ability to actively complete tasks assigned by leadership.

Embedded within the finance team of a manufacturing organization, the Senior AR Accountant delivers end-to-end accounts receivable management spanning contract review, SAP master data, invoicing, and distributor commission settlements. Working closely with sales teams, legal consultants, and cross-departmental colleagues, this role builds a controlled, continuously improving order-to-cash process.

Core Functions

• Review relevant sales contract terms, control risk, and update customer credit ratings and conditions.
• Coordinate legal consultants for contract review and manage SAP customer master data.
• Complete invoicing, collection, AR clearance, and monthly sales and AR settlement.
• Complete monthly revenue, consignment accounting, and financial reports related to sales and receivables.
• Manage daily unlocking of sales orders and complete AR reconciliation with customers.
• Review distributor and agent contracts, maintain documentation, and conduct regular qualification and risk assessments.
• Complete monthly accounting and settlement of agent commissions and service fees.
• Train and coach AR team members and lead continuous process improvements including SAP optimization.
• Complete internal and external audits and cross-departmental work, handle other financial tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or above, major in Accounting preferred.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP system experience preferred.
• Good communication skills, experience working with sales teams preferred, ability to work under pressure.
• Team management experience preferred.
• CET-4 English proficiency, able to communicate in written and spoken English.

As the AR Accountant, this role shapes proper revenue recognition, monthly accruals, and variance analysis to forecasts within the accounting function. The finance team relies on this work to maintain up-to-date reconciliations, accurate customer invoicing, and continuous process and documentation improvements.

Activities

• Ensure proper revenue recognition, monthly transaction revenue accrual, and variance analysis to forecasts.
• Handle customer invoicing, deposit account reconciliation, and liaison with customer AP departments.
• Identify and assist in implementing process and documentation improvements.
• Prepare and post general journal entries and create and analyze reports with up-to-date reconciliations.
• Perform various other administrative duties.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience including preparation and posting of A/P, A/R, and journal entries.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, experience with modern ERP systems is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail and strict adherence to policy and process.
• Self-motivated, works well both independently and in a team, under pressure with competing deadlines.

AR Accountant manages a European multi-country accounts receivable portfolio, covering open balance reconciliation, rebate calculation, customer claims validation, and tax audit support. Success in the position means the European credit and collection manager receives timely, accurate reporting and customers experience consistent, professional account management across B2B and B2C channels.

Operational Focus

• Manage accounts receivable for a portfolio of European countries and identify/report overdue accounts.
• Reconcile open balances with customers and follow up to clean up open items.
• Validate customer claims and collaborate with sales and service departments on claim accuracy.
• Manage rebate calculation, related accounting, and settlement of customer payments against outstanding AR.
• Support internal and external tax audits and provide collection technical support to internal stakeholders.
• Assist the European credit and collection manager with ad hoc projects.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting.
• 2 years of relevant working experience, multinational B2B and B2C product industry experience preferred.
• SAP and Salesforce knowledge required, solid Excel skills including Pivot Tables and V-lookups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English (oral and written), cultural awareness required.

The AR Accountant produces accurate payment postings, period-end reconciliations, and automation improvements within an international accounts receivable team. Collaborating with external and internal stakeholders across English- and German-speaking business environments, this role advances the efficiency and control of end-to-end AR transaction processing.

Key Deliverables

• Verify and post received AR payments and manage adjustments and on-account payments.
• Investigate invoice and payment discrepancies and book bank account transactions.
• Manage data transfers between systems, maintain basic data, and manage automatic posting rules.
• Manage payments and refunds and support cash budgeting and credit control.
• Process AR period-end closing activities, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Provide responses to inquiries from external and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in development and automation activities in the accounts receivable team.

Professional Experience

• Appropriate previous experience in accounts receivable in an international business environment.
• Good knowledge of AR and credit control processes.
• Excellent team-working skills, open-minded, service-driven, and proactive mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure, compliance with policies, processes, and procedures.
• Good collaboration and communication skills in both English and German.

Reporting to the accounting department leadership, the AR Accountant develops collection posting, customer account monitoring, and end-of-month AR processes within a bilingual English and Korean work environment. Working closely with management and cross-departmental teams, this role refines the accuracy of receivables reporting and provides backup support across accounting functions.

Areas of Ownership

• Manage accounts receivable collection posting and monitor customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payments, and irregularities.
• Analyze and manage customer accounts, create credit and debit memos.
• Assist with end-of-month AR process and produce A/R reports for management.
• Serve as backup for other accounting functions and provide administrative support to other departments.
• Handle general bookkeeping and other tasks as assigned.

Education & Experience

• College degree in Accounting a plus, 2–3 years of accounting experience in A/P and A/R preferred.
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• Knowledge of MS Navision a plus.
• Strong work ethics, high organizational skills, detail- and task-oriented, and ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and positive attitude.
• Bilingual in English and Korean.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively.

Reporting to finance management, the AR Accountant refines credit control, month-end closing, and AR master data maintenance within an ERP-driven accounting environment. Partnering with internal audit and management reporting teams, this role ensures accounting effectiveness and compliance with internal controls across quarterly and annual cycles.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable including credit control, overdue handling, and following up with customers on payments.
• Prepare cash-flow forecast for cash inflow.
• Perform month-end closing including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, and AR provision calculation.
• Manage AR master data creation, maintenance, and monitoring in the ERP system.
• Ensure accounting effectiveness and compliance with internal controls.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly management reporting, participate in annual audit, and perform ad hoc assignments.

Background & Experience

• Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in accounts receivable, credit control, or related fields.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, detail-minded, and cheerful.
• Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Accountant.

Sitting at the intersection of fixed asset accounting and general ledger operations, the AR Accountant oversees FA master data, CIP accounting treatment, monthly closing, and HFM uploads within an ERP-based reporting environment. Operating across internal and external audit cycles and reporting to finance leadership, this role advances the integrity of fixed asset records and GL compliance.

Job Functions

• Maintain FA master data and handle FA and CIP-related accounting treatment.
• Prepare FA-related reporting and closing, including monthly accrual and amortization.
• Perform GL-related accounting including adjustments and journal entry input.
• Complete monthly closing per schedule and checklist, upload to HFM.
• Support internal and external audit and reporting, complete other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Profound accounting knowledge with strong sense of procedures and internal control.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, Oracle and SAP preferred.
• Familiar with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Good command of written English.
• Good communication skills, strong team player, hardworking and self-driven, able to work under pressure and respect deadlines.

A key member of the finance team, the AR Accountant coordinates daily bank reconciliations, revenue transaction reconciliation, and month-end and year-end AR closing with a focus on high transaction volumes. Collaborating across regional internal stakeholders and reporting to the Finance Manager, this role enables accurate cash tracking and timely debt collection across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Follow up and book all accounts receivable transactions and issue invoices accordingly.
• Reconcile revenue transactions and ensure revenue is properly reflected.
• Perform daily bank reconciliation and track receipts from customers.
• Follow up on pending AR balances and pursue debt collection.
• Reconcile ledgers monthly and perform AR reconciliation at month-end and year-end closing.
• Assist in completing audits and handle ad hoc tasks from Finance Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting.
• 1–2 years of experience in the same position, experienced with high transaction volumes.
• Proactive, careful, hardworking, and highly responsible.
• Good communication skills in English for collaboration with internal stakeholders across the region.
• Pay range unavailable.

Timely and accurate financial records depend on the AR Accountant, who oversees posting of purchase and sales invoices, account reconciliation, and credit limit monitoring within the accounting department. Based within the finance function and collaborating with vendors and customers, this role advances reporting accuracy and supports smooth month-end closing.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Post all purchase and sales invoices accurately and timely per uniform accounting policies.
• Reconcile responsible accounts and analyze and report on accounts.
• Book all expense reports and manage vendor and customer inquiries.
• Assist in month-end closing and monitor credit limits.
• Handle other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduation from Business Administration, Economics, or similar faculty.
• 5–10 years of experience in AR.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Good numerical, presentation, and communication skills, good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong multitasking skills and team player.

As the AR Accountant, this role shapes lease contract management, SAP document posting, and tenant settlement analysis within a real estate accounting environment. The finance department relies on this work to maintain accurate income accounts, issue sales invoices on time, and coordinate effectively with tenants and internal departments.

Scope of Work

• Manage lease contracts including introducing new contracts and annexes to SAP.
• Post documents in SAP and analyze settlements with tenants.
• Analyze income accounts and issue sales invoices.
• Contact tenants and internal departments to resolve queries and coordinate on matters.
• Handle other accounting tasks as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Higher education in Accounting, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting, real estate industry experience is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP Business One version 9.2 Patch Level 07 is a strong advantage.
• English language proficiency required.
• Conscientiousness, accuracy, diligence, and ability to work in a team.

AR Accountant advances month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles by producing complex journal entries, fixed asset ledger reconciliations, and intercompany billing within a GAAP-compliant accounting function. The work directly supports management reporting, internal control adherence, and system initiatives across a broad range of general accounting responsibilities.

Work Activities

• Produce analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile journal entries and handle intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation.
• Manage capital lease schedules, monthly payments, reconciliation, depreciation, and fixed asset ledgers.
• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and assist with closing workbook preparation.
• Assist in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Participate in department-wide initiatives and handle special projects and impromptu reporting upon request.

Experience & Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• 2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in AR, general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, billing, and cash reconciliations.
• Current and relevant ERP system experience, proficiency in spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong organizational, written, verbal, and analytical skills, high attention to detail.
• Self-starter with ability to identify and resolve issues, ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.

The AR Accountant coordinates billing validation, VAT and withholding tax monitoring, and SOX 404 audit support across a multi-country regional finance structure. Collaborating with controllership, FP&A, Supply Chain, and Sales Operations teams, this role guides accurate aging reconciliation and timely closing within a complex matrix organization.

Performance Expectations

• Process billing and validate customer claims per sales rebate policy and procedure.
• Monitor and handle VAT-Out, withholding tax, and other taxation requirements, and provide information for hedging.
• Reconcile aging reports, shipping details, and OCRM accurately and timely to meet closing schedule.
• Book monthly and quarterly entries and assist with SOX 404 documentation and audit testing.
• Collaborate with controllership and FP&A teams and build relationships with Supply Chain, Sales, and Sales Operations.
• Participate in regional projects, multi-country task management, and back up other team members as needed.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA is a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with ERP systems, Oracle preferred.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, independent, and a good team player with ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Good command of English, fluent Japanese is a plus.

Embedded within a shared-services or regional finance team, the AR Accountant produces accurate incoming payment processing, invoice issuance, and billing dispute resolution across a multilingual business environment. Working closely with external business partners and internal stakeholders, this role elevates the quality and timeliness of accounts receivable financial documentation and reporting.

Core Responsibilities

• Process and monitor incoming payments and review client accounts, payment history, and credit history.
• Identify disputes and overpayments and communicate overdue status with business partners.
• Resolve billing inquiries and accurately and timely issue invoices and collection documentation.
• Prepare reports and analysis and interact with customers regarding AR financial documents.
• Handle other AR-related tasks as required.

Position Requirements

• Experience in accounts receivable or good knowledge of accounting.
• Knowledge of ERP, preferably SAP, working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Very good English and French (at least B2 level).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication skills, service-oriented and professional working approach.

Reporting to collections management, the AR Accountant executes inbound and outbound customer contact, account review, and proactive workflow improvements within a customer-facing debt collection environment. Partnering with business partners and internal operations teams, this role strengthens payment resolution and delivers a high-quality customer service experience.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Review customers' accounts and contact customers via inbound and outbound calls and emails to help settle payments.
• Show a customer-centric approach to create an excellent customer service experience.
• Support offline tasks to maintain proper workflow.
• Display a proactive approach to processing improvements and better collection methods.
• Handle other collection-related tasks as required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Very good English and Spanish knowledge.
• Experience in debt collection or call center is an asset.
• Proven commitment to high-quality customer service, ability to handle difficult customer calls.
• Good PC skills (MS Office), good work organization and prioritization skills.
• Positive attitude towards customers, ability to work in the afternoons (2 pm–10 pm).

Sitting at the intersection of statutory compliance and ERP-driven AR operations, the AR Accountant designs booking, sales recognition, and aging analysis workflows within an auto-manufacturing finance environment. Operating across Sales, BU, and SCM logistics teams, this role enables timely AR receipt and overdue reduction through strong coordination and integrity-driven problem-solving.

Strategic Initiatives

• Ensure AR booking, sales recognition, and working processes comply with statutory and company requirements.
• Reconcile with customers and coordinate with Sales, BU, and SCM logistics.
• Analyze AR aging reports weekly and monthly, reduce overdue and ensure timely receipt of due AR.
• Apply problem-solving and communication skills to resolve issues, maintain honesty and integrity.
• Handle other AR-related tasks as required.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• 0–2 years of working experience in an auto-manufacturing environment, familiarity with ERP system (SAP preferred).
• Strong understanding of AR working processes and coordination skills.
• Good English and Excel skills, independent working and problem-solving ability.
• High work initiative, honest and integrity-driven.

A key member of Covestro's global shared-services AR team, the AR Accountant supports daily cash allocation, credit control, and continuous process improvement initiatives across a complex international business environment. Collaborating across the organization and acting as a role model for company values, this role enables compliant, efficient AR transaction processing at scale.

Ownership Areas

• Support day-to-day AR operations including processing of electronic bank statements, cash allocation, and dispute management.
• Perform credit control activities including dunning, value adjustments, and write-offs.
• Maintain customer accounts and handle periodic closing.
• Ensure compliant service delivery across Covestro AG per agreed policies and procedures, and understand SLAs and KPIs for AR processes.
• Maintain and update AR process documentation and support team members in achieving performance and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvements and implementation of initiatives to improve AR transaction processing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Act as a role model by sharing knowledge, supporting a healthy work environment, and completing other tasks as assigned.
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Professional Experience

• Degree in Economics or Business Administration, preferably majoring in Accounting.
• Approximately 2–3 years of experience in Accounting in a complex, international business environment.
• Several years of experience in finance or accounting with basic knowledge of system settings and internal controls.
• Knowledge of Covestro Group accounting and reporting requirements, end-to-end Finance and Accounting process knowledge.
• Work experience with SAP and other ERP accounting software required, familiar with MS Office.
• Fluent English in writing and speaking, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-disciplined, strong team player, service-oriented, and able to adapt to new cultures and people.

Accurate month-end GL close and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple countries depend on the AR Accountant, who serves as the primary point of contact for selected country partners within a shared-services finance operation. Based within the Record-to-Report function and collaborating with business contacts globally, this role strengthens GAAP compliance and supports Cargill Policies and COSO requirements.

Executive Functions

• Support accounting services for selected processes and countries including administrative expense accounting, payment processing, and month-end GL close.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and provide P&L analysis.
• Act as primary point of contact for selected country partners and processes.
• Ensure internal controls are in place, financial processes are accurate and timely, and accounting complies with Cargill Policies and GAAP.
• Respond to business contacts directly and deliver error-free processes while building supportive relationships with peers.
• Comply with QMS, Business Continuity Planning, and COSO requirements, participate in other Record-to-Report initiatives.
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Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–2 years of experience in finance operations with expertise in Record-to-Report and related Finance processes.
• Experience in shared service operations preferred.
• End-to-end process knowledge on RTR, working knowledge of ERP (JDE/SAP) preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel), good interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong team player, ability to handle tasks under pressure with required quality and limited supervision.

As the AR Accountant, this role guides timely month-end accounting close, general ledger reconciliation, and payroll posting within a GAAP-compliant corporate finance environment. The accounting department relies on this work to deliver accurate monthly financial statements, support tax disclosures, and develop process improvements through system initiatives and team mentorship.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate posting of payroll to the G/L and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Act as liaison between accounting, controllers, and tax departments for disclosure items.
• Provide financial support through teamwork with analysts and support working capital management and tax reporting.
• Prepare reports and information to support business analysis and assist with budgets, variances, and special projects.
• Continuously evaluate current processes for improvement and develop self and team through projects and system initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, concentration in Accounting.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in preparation and review of financial statements.
• Thorough understanding of accounting systems, internal controls, process flows, and general accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP accounting systems, Word, and databases.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.

AR Accountant coordinates high-volume customer invoice preparation, collections ownership, and month-end close support within Samsara's scaling Industrial IoT business. The work directly supports the Sales Team with billing and contract questions and enables accurate payment allocation and discrepancy resolution across a fast-growing SaaS customer base.

Qualifications & Experience

• Review and prepare customer invoices accurately and timely, process high volumes of data efficiently.
• Proactively identify and notify clients of past due invoices, resolve payment disputes and involve management when appropriate.
• Collect, allocate, and research payments, resolve payment discrepancies.
• Take ownership of the customer collections process and maintain accounts receivable customer files.
• Prepare journal entries and related account reconciliations and support the Sales Team with billing and contract questions.
• Assist with month-end close, annual external audit, and ad hoc projects.
• Champion Samsara's cultural principles (Obsess Over the Customer, Build for the Long Term, Growth Mindset) as the company scales globally.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of operational accounting processes, critical thinker able to implement scalable processes.
• Experience with NetSuite, SFDC, and intermediate Excel skills strongly preferred, experience in SaaS-based startups a plus.
• Highly organized, self-disciplined, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong ability to prioritize, collaborate, and communicate effectively.

The AR Accountant manages the full accounting operations of Alation's Indian subsidiary, including AP, AR, treasury, revenue recognition, payroll support, and tax filings. Reporting to finance leadership and working with external auditors and banking partners, this role crafts the internal controls framework and financial reporting structure that enables the subsidiary to scale within US GAAP and Indian GAAP requirements.

Core Functions

• Own, manage, and coordinate accounting operations for the Indian subsidiary including AP, AR, treasury, and revenue recognition.
• Manage month-end close and prepare financial statements and variance analysis of monthly and quarterly results.
• Prepare account reconciliations and create and improve existing accounting processes.
• Plan and coordinate external financial audits and manage internal controls and related documentation.
• Manage systems, policies, and procedures for accounting operations, oversee payroll, tax preparation and filings, and expense report management.
• Manage the banking relationship.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in accounting for US and India entities.
• Knowledge and experience applying US GAAP and Indian GAAP accounting guidance, experience in an international startup preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, team development, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer focus, ability to manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, with exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Embedded within Dynamo Software's finance team, the AR Accountant manages accounts receivable administration, balance sheet processing, and month-end and year-end close support within a SaaS private investment software business. Working closely with finance leadership and cross-functional project teams, this role strengthens the accuracy of management accounts and supports new system implementation and reporting optimization initiatives.

Primary Duties

• Administer accounts receivable processes including processing contracts, issuing invoices, sending payment notifications, and maintaining client communication.
• Assist in processing balance sheet and income statements per legal and company accounting guidelines.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close process and preparation of management accounts.
• Assist with company budgets and financial forecasts.
• Participate in finance projects for new system implementations and reporting optimization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Economics.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a similar position.
• Thorough understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles, experience with general ledger and month-end/year-end close process.
• Excellent accounting software skills, MS Excel proficiency required, MS Access knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bulgarian.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and strong quantitative aptitude.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the AR Accountant runs the general accounting function across the company and its subsidiaries, covering journal entries, AP and AR transactions, government remittances, and year-end audit preparation. Partnering with controllers and external auditors, this role designs a reliable accounting foundation that supports organizational growth for candidates pursuing a CPA designation.

Duties

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries including prepaids, amortization, and accruals.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and intercompany balances.
• Process AP and AR transactions including vendor invoices, payments, employee expenses, credit card transactions, customer billing, and deposits.
• Prepare and process government remittances (HST, PST).
• Assist with the year-end audit process through preparation of working papers and supporting documentation.
• Handle special projects and other general accounting duties as required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Finance/Accounting, working towards a CPA designation.
• 2–3 years of accounting experience with knowledge of IFRS.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, experience with NetSuite is an asset.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines, flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, self-starter who works well independently and in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Sitting at the intersection of cash application operations and continuous process improvement, the AR Accountant manages DD, BOE, RIBA/RID transaction processing, short payment coding, and SOP documentation within Coty's shared services center. Operating across finance and operations teams and deploying best practices within team scope, this role strengthens cash application accuracy and performance indicator outcomes across a global beauty portfolio.

Accountabilities

• Process DD, BOE, RIBA/RID transactions and identify and code short payments.
• Ensure proper treatment for recording cash in advance, cheques, and other payment types.
• Research and follow up on unidentified customer payment resolutions.
• Identify and suggest process improvements and standardizations for cash application processes.
• Update and monitor process documentation capturing all changes and exceptions.
• Actively participate in improving performance indicators and deploy best practices and SOPs within team scope.
• Ensure accurate and timely process delivery.
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Requirements

• University graduate with 1–2 years of experience in F&A processes in SSCs.
• Knowledge of MS Office and SAP or other ERP systems.
• Very good knowledge of English and German.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking and logic to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Able to handle and prioritize tasks and workload, can-do attitude and high attention to detail.