Role Summary

- We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Lead with strong hands-on expertise in customer invoicing, collections, cash application, payment matching, AR ageing, and customer reconciliation.

- The candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day AR operations, ensuring timely collections and accurate reporting, resolving escalations, and coordinating with internal teams and customers.

- Exposure to US Accounting / US GAAP is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations and ensure timely and accurate processing.

- Review and validate customer invoices against POs, contracts/SOWs, and supporting documents.

- Monitor AR ageing and collections and drive timely follow-up on overdue payments.

- Oversee cash application, payment posting, and payment matching, including resolution of unapplied cash.

- Review customer account reconciliations and resolve billing/payment discrepancies.

- Handle and resolve escalated customer and internal queries related to invoices, payments, and collections.

- Coordinate with customers and internal teams to resolve billing disputes and collection issues.

- Monitor outstanding receivables and provide regular AR ageing and collections reports to management.





- Support month-end closing and ensure AR activities are completed within timelines.

- Review and maintain accurate customer records, invoice documentation, and supporting records.

- Coordinate with relevant teams for timesheet validation and billing activities, where applicable.

- Guide and support AR team members in day-to-day activities and process-related queries.

- Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, collection efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time.

Requirements

- 6+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable / Finance & Accounting.

- Strong hands-on experience in Customer Invoicing, Collections, Cash Application, Payment Matching, AR Ageing, and Reconciliation.

- Experience in handling billing discrepancies, payment issues, and collection escalations.

- Exposure to US Accounting / US clients preferred.

- Working knowledge of US GAAP.

- Good understanding of AR processes and month-end closing activities.

- Solid communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Good proficiency in MS Excel.

- Experience with accounting/ERP tools such as QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or similar systems is an advantage.

- Prior experience in team coordination, process ownership, or mentoring junior team members is preferred.

📌 Accounts Receivable Lead (Chennai)
🏢 Virtual Tech Gurus
📍 Chennai