Job Title: Accounts Receivable Analyst
Location: Chennai
Department: Finance / Accounts
Reports to: Head – Accounts Receivable / Finance Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Analyst to manage end-to-end receivables processes, including Receipt posting, Reconciliation, Customer account management, and Reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, hands-on experience in AR operations, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely collections and accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receipt Posting: Accurately post customer receipts in ERP(SAP) systems and reconcile with bank statements.
- Manage Debit & Credit notes: Prepare, review and process Debit and Credit notes related to Customer.
- Stock Transfer Order (STO) Reconciliation: Monitor and reconcile STOs to ensure inventory and financial accuracy.
- Customer Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile customer ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
- Balance Confirmation: Coordinate and manage customer balance confirmations as part of audit and compliance processes.
- Customer Query Resolution: Address and resolve customer queries related to invoices, payments, and account statements.
- Full and Final Settlement: Process final settlements for customers, including adjustments, credit notes, and write-offs.
- Short Payment Follow-up: Investigate short payments and coordinate with the sales team for resolution and issuance of credit notes.
- Reporting: Generate and maintain AR reports, ageing analysis, and collection dashboards using Excel and other tools.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the sales, billing, and treasury teams to ensure smooth AR operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
- 5+years of experience in Accounts Receivable or related finance roles.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
- Strong understanding of AR processes, reconciliation, and customer account management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
