Process Expert – Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing end-to-end AR operations, ensuring timely collections, accurate cash application, resolution of disputes, customer account reconciliation, and adherence to SLA/KPI commitments. The role focuses on optimizing cash flow, reducing overdue balances, enhancing customer experience, and driving continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Application
- Ensure timely and accurate application of customer payments.
- Reconcile unapplied and unidentified cash transactions.
- Investigate payment discrepancies and resolve allocation issues.
- Maintain cash application accuracy in ERP systems.
Dispute, Commission & Deduction Management
- Manage customer disputes, deductions, and claims.
- Coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams for dispute resolution.
- Track open disputes and ensure timely closure.
- Identify root causes and recommend preventive actions.
- Investigate balance mismatches and aging variances.
- Ensure accuracy of AR ledger and sub-ledger balances.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare AR aging and collections reports.
- Analyze trends in overdue receivables and disputed items.
- Support management reporting and business reviews.
Process Improvement
- Identify automation and process optimization opportunities.
- Participate in transformation initiatives and system enhancements.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and knowledge repositories.
- Drive standardization and best practice adoption across AR processes.