Senior Accounts Receivable
- Cherry Orchard, Dublin
- €40,000-60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job type Permanent
Location Parkwest, Dublin 12
Salary € 40,000-60,000The RoleSenior Accounts ReceivableParkwest, Dublin 12PermanentSalary: €40,000 - €45,000Hybrid WorkingMy client is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist on a permanent basis.Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar roleCandidates must have strong reconciliations experience for this role.Strong Excel skills with knowledge of Vlook ups and Pivot Tables is required for this position.Key Responsibilities:Invoicing and Billing:
- Generate and issue accurate invoices for vehicle leasing contracts and any associated charges (e.g., maintenance, rentals, fuel).
- Ensure invoices are sent in a timely manner according to agreed internal SLA's.
- Address any billing inquiries or discrepancies raised by customers within agreed timeframes.
- Escalate any customer queries to other departments within the organisation to get a resolution.
- Monitor aging reports and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments from customers.
- Proactively follow up with customers to ensure payments are made by the due date, including phone calls, emails, or written correspondence.
- Escalate accounts to management and customer success team if payments become significantly overdue.
- Accurately apply incoming payments to customer accounts.
- Ensure payments are properly matched to invoices and adjustments are made in the accounting system as necessary.
- Resolve any payment discrepancies or issues, including handling overpayments, underpayments and invoice credits.
- Regularly reconcile accounts receivable records to ensure that all payments are accounted for.
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between customer payments and invoices.
- Maintain accurate records of all transactions and provide support for any internal or external audits.
- Maintain up-to-date customer account information, including payment terms, contact details, and credit status.
- Work closely with other departments (sales, customer service, and credit) to ensure customer accounts are properly maintained and accurate.
- Ensure that any customer complaints or payment issues are handled promptly and professionally.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of invoices, payments, and communications with customers.
- Prepare regular reports on outstanding balances, aging accounts, and collection progress.
- Assist in monthly and year-end closing processes by ensuring all receivables are accurately accounted for.
- Reconcile the company bank accounts on a daily and monthly basis.
- Participate in month end reconciliations of nominal ledger accounts.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounts receivable processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
- 2-4 years of experience in accounts receivable or a similar accounting role.
- Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and cash application.
- Strong excel experience including pivot tables and vlookups.
- Experience using accounting software
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with customers.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise tasks.
- Any other ad hoc duties as they fall due.