Accountant (AR Specialist)

Somewhere; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 1 033 000 - 1 378 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing high-energy company is seeking an experienced Accountant (AR Specialist) to provide critical support for accounts receivable. This fully remote role is ideal for candidates with extensive experience in accounting and strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include invoicing, payment processing, and supporting the accounting team on various projects. CPA certification is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in the sports industry

Immediate impact in a lean team

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 24 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar role.
• Proven experience in accounts receivable and collections.
• Fluent in English with the ability to work U.S. business hours.

Responsibilities

• Create and send customer invoices using Sage Intacct ERP system.
• Apply customer payments and manage accounts receivable collections.
• Assist with general accounting tasks such as journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Internal Audit

Accounting Tally

General Ledger Accounting

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Financial Reconciliation

Financial statement

Accounting and Finance

ACCA

CPA

Financial Reporting

Education

CPA or equivalent accounting certification

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title :

Accountant (AR Specialist)

Full-time contract basis

Location :

Remote ;U.S. business hours (9 AM 5 PM Central Time)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accountant (Contract) to provide critical accounting support on a temporary basis. This role will primarily focus on accounts receivable activities to help our accounting team clear a significant backlog and improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 24 years of accounting experience and a strong background in accounts receivable and collections. This position is ideal for someone who is a fast learner can handle repetitive tasks with accuracy and is also capable of stepping up for complex deadline-driven responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Create and send customer invoices using Sage Intacct ERP system

Apply customer payments and manage accounts receivable collections

Coordinate with an external paddle testing company to track payments and release testing

Assist with general accounting tasks such as journal entries and reconciliations

Support the Accounting Manager with ad-hoc projects including revenue recognition tasks

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting processes
• Regularly follow up on outstanding invoices and participate in A / R meeting updating on the status of payment

Requirements

24 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar role

Proven experience in accounts receivable and collections

Proficiency with ERP systems ( Sage Intacct strongly preferred but not required )

• Strong Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

CPA or equivalent accounting certification preferred but not required

Fluent in English with the ability to work U.S. business hours (9 AM 5 PM Central Time)

Why Join Us

Opportunity to work with a fast-growing high-energy company in the sports industry

Immediate impact supporting a lean and motivated accounting team

Flexible fully remote contract role

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting

Employment Type :

Full Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1