Sr. Accounts Receivable Accountant

alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar in Saudi Arabia is seeking an AR specialist to support invoicing, apply payments, and keep customer accounts accurate. You will collaborate with sales and service teams to resolve billing issues and ensure timely cash flow.

Responsibilities include monitoring delinquent accounts, performing collection activities, reconciling AR ledgers, and preparing month-end AR reports. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable processes and monthly closings.
• Understanding of invoicing, payments, and collections cycles.
• Knowledge of AR reporting and financial reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and Payment Processing: Assist in issuing customer invoices and applying payments to accounts.
• Accounts Monitoring and Collections: Track non-payment and perform collection activities.
• Account Reconciliation and Reporting: Reconcile AR ledger and prepare AR summaries.
• Customer Service and Dispute Resolution: Address billing inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Documentation and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain records and coordinate with sales and customer service.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Payment processing

Collections

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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Supports the invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliation processes, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments. This helps maintain accurate financial records, resolve billing issues, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations and cash flow.

Key Accountability Areas

Invoicing and Payment Processing:

• Assist in preparing and issuing customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Apply incoming payments to customer accounts.
• Ensure all transactions are properly documented.

Accounts Monitoring and Collections:

• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payment, and irregularities.
• Perform collection activities, including contacting customers via phone or email.

Account Reconciliation and Reporting;

• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accurately recorded and posted.
• Support the month-end closing process by preparing AR reports and summaries.

Customer Service and Dispute Resolution:

• Assist in resolving billing discrepancies.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries.

Documentation and Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Maintain organized, up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve client account issues.

Role Accountability

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance or Any relevant field