Accounts Receivable Accountant

Job Summary

The Accounts Receivable Accountant will oversee customer account handling, invoice and receipt processing, and the upkeep of precise receivables records. The position also contributes to timely collections, accurate financial posting, reconciliations, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and record customer invoices, receipts, credit notes, and debit notes.
• Enter customer payments correctly and assign them in the accounting system.
• Track customer balances and carry out routine reconciliations.
• Monitor overdue amounts and assist with collection follow-up.
• Identify, investigate, and fix billing and payment-related discrepancies.
• Compile accounts receivable aging reports and collection progress updates.
• Reconcile the AR ledger against the general ledger.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Handle customer account corrections and confirm appropriate approvals are in place.
• Keep complete and accurate records for all accounts receivable transactions.
• Work with sales, operations, and finance teams to resolve customer concerns.
• Ensure all activities follow company accounting rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant field is required.
• Between 2 and 5 years of experience in accounts receivable or a comparable accounting role is expected.
• Solid understanding of accounting basics and receivables workflows is needed.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally, or similar platforms is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is necessary.

Required Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Time management and prioritization
• Communication and customer handling
• Ability to work independently
• Team collaboration in a finance environment

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and promptness of AR postings.
• Lower levels of overdue receivables.
• Timely reconciliation of customer accounts.
• Minimal posting mistakes.
• Monthly AR reports completed on time.

Relocation Requirement

This position requires relocation to Syria.