Accounts Receivable Specialist

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Supportive team atmosphere

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an efficient Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team in East London. You will manage the full AR cycle, ensuring timely payments and accurate customer records, acting as the main contact for invoice inquiries.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' AR or credit control experience, strong Excel and accounting software skills, and a proactive approach to collections, accuracy, and customer service in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or credit control.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and collections techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and delinquent payments.
• Initiate collection efforts through calls, emails, and statements.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts correctly and efficiently.
• Prepare aging reports and provide analysis on accounts receivable status.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bookkeeping certification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an efficient and organized Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team in East London . This role is responsible for managing the entire accounts receivable cycle, ensuring timely collection of payments from customers and maintaining accurate customer account records. You will be a key point of contact for customer inquiries regarding invoices and payments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing outstanding debts, operating within a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and delinquent payments.
• Initiate collection efforts through calls, emails, and statements.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts correctly and efficiently.
• Prepare aging reports and provide analysis on accounts receivable status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; bookkeeping or accounting certification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or credit control.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and collections techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work flexibility.
• Access to medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Training opportunities to enhance AR and credit management skills.
• A supportive team atmosphere focused on customer satisfaction and financial accuracy.