Accounts Receivable Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage receivables, ensuring timely collections and healthy cash flow. You will invoice, process payments, and follow up with clients on overdue accounts in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires strong communication, meticulous process, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting targets, supporting a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable or credit control.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles focused on AR.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills for client interactions.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet collection targets.

Responsibilities

• Generate and send invoices to clients promptly.
• Process incoming payments via EFT, bank deposits, or credit cards.
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payments and discrepancies.
• Reconcile AR sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Contact clients to inquire about balances and resolve issues.
• Prepare aging reports and summaries for management.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit control

Invoicing

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the company's receivables efficiently. This role is vital for maintaining healthy cash flow by ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments. You will be responsible for invoicing, processing payments, and following up with clients on overdue accounts. This position offers a hybrid work model, combining remote flexibility with essential in-office collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a systematic approach to collections, and a commitment to client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and send out invoices to clients accurately and promptly.
• Process incoming payments via various methods (EFT, bank deposits, credit cards).
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other discrepancies.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts receivable sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Contact clients via email or phone to inquire about outstanding balances and resolve payment issues.
• Prepare aging reports and provide summaries of outstanding accounts to management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or credit control.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, with a focus on AR.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills for client interactions.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet collection targets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working model providing flexibility.
• Medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A positive and collaborative team atmosphere.