Accounts Receivable Specialist

• Own and manage the full accounts receivable cycle including invoice preparation customer risk assessment and collections for the Corporate head office and wholly owned subsidiaries
• Coordinate and liaise with Sales & Marketing and appropriate departments to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoicing understand the invoicing terms in contracts and distribute invoices and customer statements to the customers
• Oversee and manage the accounts receivable functions processes and reports in different regions
• Manage current accounts receivable aging reports with up-to-date collection information and support cash management activities
• Organize communication for past-due invoices emails schedules and processes tailored to different customer segments
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations including accounts receivable and record any resulting journal entries as required
• Perform other period-end close procedures as assigned
• Ensure internal controls for responsible areas are performed in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
• Assist with preparing supporting receivable schedules for quarterly and annual consolidated financial statement note disclosures and other publicly disclosed documents as required
• Complete detailed variance analysis of accounts receivable related accounts as assigned
• Support Corporate Reporting and Tax with financial analysis of receivable balances
• Identify process improvements/streamline accounts receivable and sales invoicing reports
• Assist with compiling financial information in support of financial tax and government audits
• Opportunities to work on special projects as needed

• 5 years of directly related experience
• Working accounting knowledge is preferred with an ability to apply accounting concepts to processes and daily transactions
• Experience in credit terms collections and credit risk assessments
• Strong software skills (Oracle ERP including Accounts Receivable modules preferred) and Microsoft suite of products required
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Meticulous and detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build strong inter-departmental relationships
• Ability to adapt and problem solve effectively within the scope of the role
• Team player and customer service oriented
• Proactive and takes ownership in cash management and collection

Required Experience:

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