Accountant - Account Receivable (Contract)

First Solar; Kulim; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking an Accounting Associate to handle daily billing processing and support monthly closing activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with 0-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include researching invoice discrepancies, reviewing accounts receivable aging reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience.
• Familiarity with general accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily billing processing and reporting.
• Support monthly closing activities.
• Research invoice discrepancies.
• Correspond with business partners regarding billing.
• Review Accounts Receivable ageing report weekly.
• Perform customer statement reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries for monthly closing.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Accounting policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good analytical ability

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software (e.g., Oracle/SAP)

Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Job description

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience.
• Familiarity with general accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily billing processing, review, reporting & forecasting analysis, resolving discrepancies, review of contracts as needed and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
• Support monthly closing activities and ensure robust execution of controls.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues daily relating to billing and collection.
• Correspond with business partners and respond to inquiries on billing and collections.
• Review and follow up on Accounts Receivable (AR) ageing report weekly.
• Review and follow up on Down payment Balance report weekly.
• Perform customer statement reconciliations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
• Prepare journal entries ensuring proper general ledger coding for monthly closing.
• Prepare ad-hoc monthly reporting relating to balance sheet and P&L analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Accounting policies and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Responsible Business Alliance policies and procedures within the organization.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Good analytical ability & Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle/SAP) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.