AR ACcountant

Veolia Group aims to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Present on five continents with nearly 220,000 employees, the Group designs and deploys practical solutions for water, waste, and energy management that contribute to a radical turnaround of current environmental challenges. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia helps develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and renew them. In 2022, Veolia provided 111 million inhabitants with drinking water and sanitation, produced 44 terawatt hours, and recovered 61 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved a consolidated revenue of 42.885 billion euros in 2022.

Job Description

Generate and issue invoices to customers accurately and in a timely manner.

Monitor accounts to identify outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.

Maintain accurate records of all AR transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

Reconcile accounts receivable ledger and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Process daily incoming payments and apply them correctly in the financial system.

Record bank deposits, update and distribute cash receipt logs, and post cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.

Follow up on unapplied, misapplied, and unidentified payments from clients.

Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollected are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.

Liaise with the Treasury Team for payment allocation and other inquiries.

Coordinate with internal departments to address billing disputes and resolve payment issues.

Prepare AR aging reports and provide regular updates to management.

Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to receivables.

Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure smooth collections processes.

Assist the Credit Controller with order releases when required.

Support other accounting and finance team members.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the ASSC Manager.

Undertake any other ad-hoc assignments as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or equivalent.

Excellent command of accounting techniques, particularly related to accounts payable.

Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in accounts receivable.

Skills

Strong attention to detail, methodical, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Positive and professional attitude; team-oriented.

Experience with MS Excel or Google Suite.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle JDE, or similar accounting software).

Experience with multinational corporations is a strong plus.

Additional Information

Please submit a detailed and recent CV with your current and expected salary. Alternatively, you can email to [email protected]. Attractive remuneration and training opportunities are available for the successful candidate.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.