Accounts Receivable Lead

Virtual Tech Gurus; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Tech Gurus in India is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Lead to oversee day-to-day AR operations, focusing on timely invoicing, collections, and cash application. You will monitor aging, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate billing and efficient processes.

The role requires strong MS Excel skills, exposure to US GAAP, and prior experience with QuickBooks or Zoho Books.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable / Finance & Accounting.
• Hands-on experience in Customer Invoicing, Collections, Cash Application, Payment Matching, AR Ageing, and Reconciliation.
• Exposure to US Accounting / US clients and US GAAP.
• Strong MS Excel proficiency and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day AR operations and ensure timely processing.
• Review invoices against POs/contracts and supporting documents.
• Monitor AR ageing and drive timely follow-up on overdue payments.
• Oversee cash application and payment matching, including resolving unapplied cash.
• Review reconciliations and resolve billing/payment discrepancies.
• Handle escalated customer and internal queries related to invoices, payments, and collections.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to resolve billing disputes and collection issues.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and provide AR ageing reports to management.
• Support month-end closing and AR activities within timelines.
• Maintain accurate customer records and invoice documentation.
• Coordinate timesheet validation and billing activities where applicable.
• Guide and support AR team members and identify process improvements.

Skills

AR ageing

Invoicing

Collections

Cash application

Payment matching

Reconciliation

US GAAP

MS Excel

Communication

Team coordination

Tools

QuickBooks

Zoho Books

Job description

Role Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Lead with strong hands-on expertise in customer invoicing, collections, cash application, payment matching, AR ageing, and customer reconciliation.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day AR operations, ensuring timely collections and accurate reporting, resolving escalations, and coordinating with internal teams and customers.
• Exposure to US Accounting / US GAAP is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations and ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Review and validate customer invoices against POs, contracts/SOWs, and supporting documents.
• Monitor AR ageing and collections and drive timely follow-up on overdue payments.
• Oversee cash application, payment posting, and payment matching, including resolution of unapplied cash.
• Review customer account reconciliations and resolve billing/payment discrepancies.
• Handle and resolve escalated customer and internal queries related to invoices, payments, and collections.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to resolve billing disputes and collection issues.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and provide regular AR ageing and collections reports to management.
• Support month-end closing and ensure AR activities are completed within timelines.
• Review and maintain accurate customer records, invoice documentation, and supporting records.
• Coordinate with relevant teams for timesheet validation and billing activities, where applicable.
• Guide and support AR team members in day-to-day activities and process-related queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, collection efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable / Finance & Accounting.
• Strong hands-on experience in Customer Invoicing, Collections, Cash Application, Payment Matching, AR Ageing, and Reconciliation.
• Experience in handling billing discrepancies, payment issues, and collection escalations.
• Exposure to US Accounting / US clients preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Good understanding of AR processes and month-end closing activities.
• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience with accounting/ERP tools such as QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or similar systems is an advantage.
• Prior experience in team coordination, process ownership, or mentoring junior team members is preferred.