Accounts Receivable Executive

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Persistent Systems in India is seeking an Accounts Receivable Executive with 2-5 years experience to support AR operations across global entities.

The role focuses on invoicing, payment posting, reconciliation, and collections, using SAP FI and Excel. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and collaboration across finance, sales, and service teams. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Shared Services.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AR and Order-to-Cash processes.
• Proficiency with SAP FI and financial transaction processing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices per policies.
• Post customer payments and record transactions in SAP FI.
• Perform AR reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor overdue receivables and support collections to improve cash flow.
• Prepare AR aging reports and financial summaries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

O2C processes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP FI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Position:

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Executive with 2-5 years of experience to support accounts receivable operations for global business entities. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate invoice processing, payment posting, account reconciliation, and collection support while maintaining compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with SAP FI, billing processes, customer account management, and financial transaction processing within a shared services or corporate finance environment.

• Role: Accounts Receivable Executive
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 2 to 5 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and process customer invoices in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Execute self‑billing transactions and ensure accuracy of customer billing records.
• Create, validate, and process debit notes, credit notes, and customer account adjustments.
• Post incoming customer payments and accurately record financial transactions in SAP FI.
• Perform customer account reconciliation and resolve outstanding balances or discrepancies.
• Monitor overdue receivables and support collection activities to improve cash flow and reduce aging balances.
• Investigate billing disputes, payment issues, and reconciliation variances, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for resolution.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records, customer master data, and transaction documentation.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities by ensuring timely processing and reconciliation of AR accounts.
• Prepare accounts receivable reports, aging reports, balance confirmations, and financial summaries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Assist with audit preparation by maintaining proper documentation and supporting audit requirements.
• Collaborate with finance, sales, customer service, and business teams to resolve account‑related issues.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives within the Accounts Receivable and Order‑to‑Cash functions.

Expertise You’ll Bring:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Finance Operations, Accounting, or Shared Services environments.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end Accounts Receivable and Order‑to‑Cash (O2C) processes.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP FI and financial transaction processing.
• Experience in customer billing, invoice management, payment posting, and account reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and receivables management.
• Experience working with debit notes, credit notes, customer adjustments, and dispute resolution processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliation reports, and data analysis.
• Experience preparing AR aging reports, receivable summaries, and financial reports.
• Ability to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial data processing.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Experience supporting month‑end closing activities and audit requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced shared services or multinational environment.
• Understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and accounting best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company‑sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check‑ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values‑Driven, People‑Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility‑friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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