SPE-Accounts Receivable

Cognizant; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Cognizant in Chennai invites a specialist to support global finance operations in accounts receivable. Hybrid work model and night shift schedule focus on accurate billing, collections and cash application to strengthen cash flow and reduce financial risk while collaborating with order to cash and finance teams.

You will manage end-to-end AR activities, monitor open receivables, follow up with customers, reconcile accounts, and prepare AR metrics for internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in core AR processes (billing, collections, cash application, reconciliation).
• Familiarity with order-to-cash activities and billing triggers is preferred.
• Able to interpret aging and reconciliation results to support financial decisions.
• Strong written and spoken communication with customers and internal teams.
• Able to work independently during night shifts and collaborate across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AR activities including invoices, credits, and adjustments to keep customer balances accurate.
• Monitor open receivables and overdue balances to prioritize collections and reduce DSO.
• Perform follow-ups with customers to resolve disputes and delays promptly.
• Reconcile customer accounts by matching payments, memos, and adjustments to open items.
• Coordinate with order-to-cash and sales operations to ensure accurate billing data and terms.
• Prepare periodic AR metrics reports (aging, unapplied cash, disputes) for stakeholders.
• Handle cash application and resolve unidentified or suspense entries promptly.
• Support month-end/quarter-end close with reconciliations and schedules.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance in every AR transaction.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Night shift

Communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

Reconciliation

Virtual collaboration

Data accuracy

Tools

Spreadsheet software

ERP systems

Transaction processing systems

Job description

Job Summary

Support global finance operations as a specialist in accounts receivable within a hybrid work model and night shift schedule focusing on accurate billing collections and cash application activities that strengthen company cash flow reduce financial risk and enhance customer satisfaction while collaborating closely with order to cash and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end accounts receivable activities by processing invoices credit notes and adjustments accurately to maintain up to date and reliable customer account balances that support timely revenue recognition and cash flow
• Monitor open receivables and overdue balances proactively to prioritize collection actions that minimize days sales outstanding and reduce the risk of bad debt for the organization
• Perform structured follow up with customers through professional communication channels to resolve invoice disputes payment delays and short payments in a timely and customer focused manner
• Reconcile customer accounts regularly by matching payments credit memos and adjustments to open items to ensure clean statements and reduce downstream reconciliation issues for finance partners
• Coordinate closely with order to cash and sales operations teams to validate billing data pricing and terms so that invoices are generated correctly the first time and rework is minimized
• Analyze recurring discrepancies and dispute patterns to propose improvements in billing processes master data quality and documentation standards that prevent repeat errors and enhance process efficiency
• Prepare periodic reports on accounts receivable metrics including aging analysis unapplied cash and dispute status to provide clear visibility of collection performance for internal stakeholders
• Handle cash application by accurately allocating incoming payments from various channels to the correct customer accounts and invoices ensuring that unidentified or suspense entries are resolved quickly
• Follow established internal controls company policies and compliance guidelines during every accounts receivable transaction to safeguard financial integrity and support audit readiness
• Support month end and quarter end closing activities by completing reconciliations validating balances and providing required schedules on time so that financial statements reflect accurate receivable positions
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to align accounts receivable data with general ledger postings and assist in resolving variances that could impact financial reporting accuracy
• Adapt effectively to hybrid work arrangements and night shift expectations while maintaining consistent productivity data confidentiality and service quality for global business stakeholders
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing practical ideas for automation standardization and error reduction that strengthen operational excellence and business outcomes

Qualifications

• Demonstrate solid hands on experience in core accounts receivable processes including billing collections cash application and reconciliation gained over at least two years in a similar role
• Exhibit working familiarity with order to cash activities such as order validation credit checks and billing triggers enabling seamless collaboration across the broader revenue cycle
• Apply foundational knowledge of finance and accounting principles when interpreting aging provision needs and reconciliation results to support accurate financial decision making
• Utilize intermediate skills in spreadsheet tools and transaction processing systems to analyze receivable data prepare reports and handle large transaction volumes with minimal errors
• Communicate clearly and professionally in written and spoken interactions with customers and internal teams to facilitate issue resolution and maintain constructive business relationships
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently during night shifts while coordinating effectively with cross functional colleagues in other time zones using virtual collaboration tools
• Display a continuous learning attitude by staying updated on internal process changes system enhancements and best practices in receivables management to improve day to day performance
• Manage time efficiently by organizing daily work queues prioritizing high risk accounts and meeting agreed service level timelines for invoicing cash posting and query resolution
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy when processing transactions so that financial records remain reliable and audit findings related to accounts receivable are minimized

Certifications Required

Preferred certifications include any recognized finance or accounting credential such as a certification in accounts receivable or finance operations.