10 - Senior Executive - Accounts Receivable (US Accounting)
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Description
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Executive to manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable cycle for our US clients. You will ensure accurate billing, timely collections, and clean cash application, while following US GAAP and our internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue customer invoices, credit memos, and debit memos accurately and on time
- Perform cash application, matching incoming payments (ACH, wire, check) to open invoices
- Monitor AR aging, follow up with US customers by email and phone, and drive timely collections
- Resolve billing disputes, short payments, and deductions by coordinating with sales, operations, and customers
- Maintain and reconcile the AR sub-ledger to the general ledger
- Support month-end close: accruals, revenue and AR reconciliations, and bad debt/allowance for doubtful accounts review
- Prepare AR reports such as aging, DSO, collection forecasts, and unapplied cash
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) principles
- Support internal and external audits with schedules and documentation
- Identify process gaps and suggest improvements to reduce DSO and manual effort
- Guide and review the work of junior team members (analysts/associates)
Required Qualifications and Skills
- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent; CA Inter, CMA, or ACCA is a plus
- 3 to 5 years of experience in US accounting with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable / Order-to-Cash
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or Microsoft Dynamics (any one)
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations)
- Excellent written and verbal English, with confidence in communicating with US customers
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in US shift hours and meet tight deadlines
