Finance Analyst (AR)
Full Time ₹1,100,000 - ₹1,500,000 / monthJob Overview
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst to join our growing finance team in India. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end AR cycle, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of incoming payments, and maintaining healthy cash flow. The ideal candidate will take ownership of cash applications, proactively manage collections, and play an instrumental role in the monthly close process. You will serve as a key point of contact for our customers, utilizing your strong communication and analytical skills to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies while ensuring the integrity of our financial records.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Cash Application & Bank Reconciliation
Accurately and timely processing of daily cash receipts (Wires, ACH, Credit Cards, etc.) and applying them to the appropriate customer accounts in the ERP system.
Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all cash deposits align with the AR sub-ledger, investigating any variances immediately.
Identify, track, and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash items.
Collections & Customer Communication
Monitor AR aging reports and execute collection strategies for past-due accounts to minimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Communicate professionally and effectively with customers (via email and potentially by phone) to follow up on outstanding balances, provide account statements, and request payment statuses.
Dispute Resolution
Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, chargebacks, and deductions.
Collaborate cross-functionally as needed with Sales, Service Management, and Onboarding teams to clear up billing disputes or track issues preventing payment.
Revenue Accruals & Month-End Close
Prepare and process necessary revenue accruals and journal entries in compliance with accounting standards.
Actively support the month-end financial close processes by ensuring all AR activities are completed within corporate deadlines.
Generate, analyze, and distribute AR metric reports (e.g., aging summaries, bad debt reserves) to finance leadership.
Assist with internal and external audit requests related to accounts receivable and revenue.
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst to join our growing finance team in India. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end AR cycle, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of incoming payments, and maintaining healthy cash flow. The ideal candidate will take ownership of cash applications, proactively manage collections, and play an instrumental role in the monthly close process. You will serve as a key point of contact for our customers, utilizing your strong communication and analytical skills to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies while ensuring the integrity of our financial records.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Cash Application & Bank Reconciliation
Accurately and timely processing of daily cash receipts (Wires, ACH, Credit Cards, etc.) and applying them to the appropriate customer accounts in the ERP system.
Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all cash deposits align with the AR sub-ledger, investigating any variances immediately.
Identify, track, and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash items.
Collections & Customer Communication
Monitor AR aging reports and execute collection strategies for past-due accounts to minimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Communicate professionally and effectively with customers (via email and potentially by phone) to follow up on outstanding balances, provide account statements, and request payment statuses.
Dispute Resolution
Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, chargebacks, and deductions.
Collaborate cross-functionally as needed with Sales, Service Management, and Onboarding teams to clear up billing disputes or track issues preventing payment.
Revenue Accruals & Month-End Close
Prepare and process necessary revenue accruals and journal entries in compliance with accounting standards.
Actively support the month-end financial close processes by ensuring all AR activities are completed within corporate deadlines.
Generate, analyze, and distribute AR metric reports (e.g., aging summaries, bad debt reserves) to finance leadership.
Assist with internal and external audit requests related to accounts receivable and revenue.
What Will You Be Involved With?
Accounts Receivable (AR) process
●Strong understanding of the Accounts Receivable (AR) process, including customer billing,
collections, and revenue accruals
●Timely allocation of incoming customer payments, management of unapplied cash, andinvestigation and resolution of payment discrepancies.
●Execute and monitor collections activities to ensure timely receipt of customer payments.
Month End Process.
Month End Process.
●Review weekly and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure there are no unidentified deposits; track and reconcile daily and monthly AR balances.
●Support month-end close, including reconciliations, reporting, and audit support activities.
What Will You Bring to the Table?
Education & Experience
●Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce (B.Com/M.Com), or a related discipline.
●5-7 years of dedicated experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Cash Applications, or general corporate accounting.
●Proven track record of successfully supporting month-end close processes and performing bank reconciliations.
Technical Proficiency
●ERP Systems: Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems; NetSuite experience is highly preferred.
●CRM Platforms: Experience navigating and extracting data from CRM tools; Salesforce experience is highly preferred.
●Bonus Software: Familiarity with expense and invoice management platforms like SAP Concur is a strong plus.
●Microsoft Office: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, and complex formulas) for managing large datasets and aging reports.
Key Competencies
●Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to navigate difficult payment conversations professionally and courteously.
●Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with a meticulous eye for detail when investigating payment discrepancies and reconciling accounts.
●Time Management: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing workflows, and meet tight deadlines, especially during the month-end close cycle.
●Team Player: Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively within the global organization
●Note to Candidates: This role may require flexible working hours or specific shift timings to ensure overlap with our global teams and customers in other time zones.