Accounts Receivable Specialist

OSI Systems, Inc.; Salfords; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global security solutions company is seeking an AR Specialist based in Salfords, UK. You will be responsible for invoicing and collection of past due accounts, ensuring timely payments from both domestic and international customers. The ideal candidate should have several years of experience in leading AR functions and proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Excel.

Qualifications

• Several years experience in leading AR functions.
• Experience in a fast-paced office environment.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely payment from domestic and international customers.
• Manage the collection process for past due accounts.
• Contact customers globally to solicit payment.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Rapiscan is a leading supplier of end-to-end security inspection solutions, utilising multiple technologies and advanced threat identification algorithms based on X-ray and high-speed computed tomography imaging, ion mobility spectrometry, radiation detection, and optical inspection technologies. Our broad portfolio of products, services, and solutions helps customers in ports, borders, aviation, military, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, event security markets to solve complex security needs, including combatting terrorism, drug and weapon smuggling, and trade fraud. With our leading detection technology and vast industry knowledge, we meet demanding security requirements while offering customers outstanding value for their security screening and inspection operations. We have highly experienced technical, program management, and service teams to ensure customers receive a best-in-class experience throughout every phase of their project—from planning to deployment to post-installation support.

A temporary AR Specialist within the EMEA Finance team, reporting to the UK Controller. With duties that include the invoicing of equipment and services to domestic and international customers in accordance with contractual agreements, the collection of past due accounts receivable, the processing of cash receipts, and the reconciliation of the accounts receivable aging. The successful applicant will be based in Salfords and but be heavily involved in UK, Europe and Middle East activities. Looking for a candidate with extensive experience leading a large companies AR activities. Ideally the candidate will have hands on experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely payment from both government and commercial customers, both domestic and international.
• Manage the collection process for past due accounts.
• Contact Customers around the world to solicit payment of receivables.
• Manage customer inquiries regarding account analysis.
• Identify, research, and resolve billing variances to proactively prevent future billing mistakes and customer disputes.
• Engage and build relationships with sales account managers to gain assistance with collection of troubled accounts.
• Identify and process all cash receipts.
• Periodically post cash receipts to customer accounts, including foreign currency payments.

• Determine and execute customer billing requirements by reviewing contracts and shipped orders for timely invoicing.
• Track and analyse contracts to ensure billing status is current.
• Verify system generated invoices are in compliance with Customer contract requirements.
• Work other functional areas to ensure that proper billing is executed (e.g., order entry).
• Interact with Field Service personnel to assure T&M billing accuracy and resolve all open issues.

• Establish and maintain Credit Limits/Credit Terms for customers.
• Coordinate all past due accounts reporting to management.
• Support AR closing responsibilities and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Several years experience in a leading AR functions.
• Fast-paced office environment requires significant use of telephone and computer.
• Microsoft D365 experience a major plus.
• Proficient Excel and computer skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.