Accountant
Job Description
Receivable Accountant
Job Purpose
The Accounts Receivable Accountant will manage sales and rental billing, customer accounts, and collections to ensure timely cash inflow and accurate receivables reporting. The role involves close coordination with customers, sales teams, and management to monitor outstanding balances and resolve billing issues efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare daily sales and customers’ outstanding reports by customer, salesperson, product type, region, and country.
· Prepare and issue sales, rental, and proforma invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely billing.
· Generate customer account statements and follow up with customers and sales teams for timely payment collection.
· Record and post customer payments, including journal entries, cheque deposits, and allocation against sales invoices.
· Monitor accounts receivable aging and prepare outstanding reports by salesperson to track overdue balances.
· Perform regular customer account reconciliations and maintain accurate records of invoices and payments.
· Prepare and process credit notes and invoice cancellations, coordinating branch requests and obtaining management approval.
· Handle customer billing and invoicing inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
· Prepare sales target vs. achievement and unbilled estimation reports, coordinating with sales teams on billing status.
· Support ERP processes, petty cash settlement, sales personnel check‑in/check‑out, and keep management informed of AR issues.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s or MBA is a plus).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Accounts Receivable Accountant, preferably in the contracting or construction sector.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle pressure.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Health, Safety & Working Conditions
- The role requires compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies, in line with Al Baddad HSE requirements.
