Accounts Receivable Specialist

ACL Digital; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital seeks an Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to oversee end-to-end invoicing, collections, and revenue recognition. You will generate client invoices, monitor aging, record payments, and collaborate with project managers and sales to optimize cash flow.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in AR or corporate accounting, with strong ERP and Excel skills. IT services/tech background is preferred, with a focus on accurate financial records and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of dedicated AR or corporate accounting experience.
• Experience in IT services or technology companies preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).

Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute invoices (time & material, fixed-bid, milestone) per policy.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue invoices.
• Record daily cash receipts and apply payments to accounts.
• Investigate and resolve billing inquiries with internal teams.
• Evaluate client creditworthiness and monitor credit limits.
• Prepare AR aging, cash forecasts, and reconciliation reports.
• Support audits by providing AR documentation and transaction schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce (B.Com)

MBA in Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Tally

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to manage the end-to-end invoicing, collection, and revenue recognition processes. In this role, you will ensure timely client billings, manage collections, resolve billing discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, sales, and corporate finance, to optimize cash flow and maintain strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Billing & Invoicing: Generate and distribute accurate, timely client invoices (time & material, fixed-bid, or milestone-based) in compliance with company policies and contractual terms.
• Collections Management: Monitor aging reports, proactively follow up with clients on overdue invoices via phone and email, and maintain a low Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Payment Reconciliation: Record daily cash receipts (ACH, wires, checks) and precisely apply payments to outstanding customer accounts.
• Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve customer billing inquiries, deductions, or short-payments by collaborating with internal client managers and the sales team.
• Credit Analysis: Evaluate new client creditworthiness and monitor existing credit limits to minimize bad debt risk.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare regular AR aging summaries, cash forecasting schedules, and monthly reconciliation reports for the senior accounting team.
• Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary AR documentation, balance confirmations, and transaction schedules.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce (B.Com), or a related field. An MBA in Finance is a plus.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience in Accounts Receivable or corporate accounting (experience in IT services or technology companies is highly preferred).
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Tally) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).