RICEFW is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to support its offshore finance operations in India. This is a remote role responsible for managing end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment coordination, customer billing, account reconciliation, financial record maintenance, and support for month-end and year-end closing activities.
The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, employees, and internal teams across geographies.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Process vendor invoices, bills, and payment requests accurately and on time.
- Verify invoices against purchase orders, contracts, approvals, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain vendor master data and ensure vendor records are accurate and up to date.
- Coordinate payment scheduling and processing in compliance with company policies.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate invoice or payment discrepancies.
- Respond to vendor inquiries related to invoices, payments, and account balances.
Accounts Receivable
- Generate, issue, and manage customer invoices.
- Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Record customer receipts and allocate payments accurately in the accounting system.
- Maintain and review AR aging reports.
- Resolve billing issues and coordinate with internal teams and clients to clear disputes.
- Ensure timely collection updates and accurate customer account records.
Financial Operations
- Perform regular account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
- Use accounting ERP systems and AP/AR modules effectively for transaction processing.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Support financial reporting by ensuring transactions are complete, accurate, and properly classified.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
- Support salary, incentive, reimbursement, and claims calculations for India operations.
- Maintain proper documentation for audits, reviews, and internal reporting requirements.
Communication & Coordination
- Coordinate with vendors, customers, employees, and internal stakeholders regarding invoices, payments, claims, incentives, and account-related matters.
- Respond to finance-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Work closely with cross-functional and global teams to improve AP, AR, and finance processes.
- Communicate clearly with employees regarding claims, reimbursements, incentives, and supporting documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, Chart of Accounts, and financial controls.
- Hands-on experience with accounting ERP systems or finance/accounting software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote offshore environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Work Location
- Offshore India
- Remote work arrangement
Employment Requirements
- Must be able to work effectively with global teams and support business operations across different time zones when required.
- Must maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, vendor, and customer information.
- Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable remote work setup.