Accounts Receivable Accountant

ROLE PURPOSE:To verify and record transactions, resolve account discrepancies, and secure payments. To oversee running reports that document profits and losses for an organization.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES:Setup and implement accounts receivable policies and procedures in a new accounting environmentGenerating invoices and account statements on daily and monthly basis as neededPerform and ensure accurate day to day accounting entries in general ledgers and receivable systemPerform bank accounts reconciliations against sales collections on daily basis, weekly and monthly basisMaintaining accounts receivable files and recordsProducing monthly financial and management reportsMaintaining bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets, updating information as neededCommunicating with clients and customers to request and arrange payments.Recording and tracking payments in databasesInvestigating and resolving any irregularities or discrepancies in sales collection and bank depositsCreating reports, account statements and balance sheets that document overall profits and losses.Assisting in general financial management and analysisObtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up to date.Performing administrative tasks such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts.Generating reports and statements for internal use.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:Bachelor degree in accounts or finance Prior working experience of Accounts Receivable functionKNOWDLEGE & SKILLS:Knowledge of accounting software (such as QuickBooks, Sage, FreshBooks)Proficient in data entry and data management4 years accounts receivable or general accounting experienceGood MS Excel and presentation skills