Accounts Receivable Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid assistance

Pension fund benefits

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for its Queenstown office. You will manage customer invoices, apply payments, and monitor aging balances to ensure timely collections, contributing to accurate AR records and healthy cash flow.

The role emphasizes clear communication, problem-solving, and teamwork within a finance environment in Queenstown, NZ. A proactive approach and strong Excel/AR software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in accounts receivable or related finance role.
• Proficiency with Sage or QuickBooks and Excel.
• Strong AR knowledge: credit control and debt collection.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong data entry and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices and credit memos accurately.
• Monitor accounts for outstanding balances and collect payments.
• Contact customers to resolve payment issues.
• Reconcile AR ledger to GL regularly.
• Prepare aging reports and AR analysis.
• Apply payments to invoices promptly.
• Resolve disputes with customers.
• Assist with month-end close for AR.
• Ensure compliance with credit policies.
• Support audits with required documentation.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Data entry

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Accounting certificate or diploma

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role is crucial for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and negotiation skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a thorough understanding of AR processes. You will play a key part in optimizing cash flow and supporting the financial stability of the organization within the Eastern Cape region. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices and credit memos accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and ensure timely collection of payments.
• Contact customers via phone, email, or mail to resolve payment issues and outstanding balances.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to the general ledger on a regular basis.
• Prepare aging reports and provide analysis of accounts receivable status.
• Apply customer payments to outstanding invoices promptly and accurately.
• Manage disputes and discrepancies with customers, working towards satisfactory resolution.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to accounts receivable.
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a certificate or diploma in accounting or bookkeeping is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or a related financial role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of AR principles, credit control, and debt collection processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Must reside in or be able to commute to Queenstown, Eastern Cape .

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a reputable company.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Medical aid assistance.
• Pension fund benefits.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Work in the historic town of Queenstown .