AR Accountant - French Speaker

Dixstone; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Amsterdam is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant. Responsibilities include managing the customer accounting cycle, invoice processing, account reconciliation, and maintaining billing software. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Fluency in French is mandatory. This is a full-time position with opportunities in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting.
• Fluency in French is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Issue and process sales invoices according to customer contracts.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and prepare payment reminders.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare reports on AR positions and overdue balances.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Billing software

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant to join our finance team. The AR Accountant will be responsible for the full customer accounting cycle, invoice creation, booking, account reconciliation, and managing overdue accounts. In addition to classic AR duties, the role involves a support function in maintaining and updating the internal billing software used for certain intercompany and personnel-related transactions.

Main Responsibilities

Account Receivable Management

• Issue and process sales invoices in accordance with internal procedure and customer contracts.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables; prepare and send payment reminders.
• Make the link with treasury to allocate the payment to the correct invoices.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date aging report of accounts receivable.

Account Reconciliation and Justification

• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Justify credit balances, customer advances, and prepayment.
• Monitor and update doubtful accounts and perform related journal entries.

Reporting and justification

• Prepare reports on AR positions and overdue balance.
• Provide documentation and support during internal and external audits
• Contribute to monthly and yearly closings (AR schedule, accruals…)

Use and maintenance of the Internal Billing Software

• Support data entry and updates in the billing software (new customers, changes in structure or flows)
• Coordinate with the software referent or IT consultant for any technical issue or improvement.
• Control and ensure alignment of invoicing data between the billing software and the accounting system.
• Answer questions regarding the interco invoicing flow, and give accurate explanation to the cost control team to justify the invoicing figures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business administration.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Experience with billing software is a plus.
• We are looking for someone who is organized and meticulous, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, an analytical mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Fluency in French is mandatory.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Oil and Gas

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