Accounts Receivable Accountant

Position Overview

Billing & Receivables Processing

• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices, credit notes, and supporting documents in line with contracts, purchase orders, and approved timesheets.
• Record receivable transactions using the correct customer account, project, revenue code, cost center, and VAT treatment.
• Submit invoices through customer portals and monitor acceptance, rejection, and required corrections.

Collections, Cash Application & Reconciliation

• Apply customer receipts accurately and reconcile bank collections, remittances, and unidentified deposits.
• Maintain customer accounts and reconcile statements, balances, deductions, and disputed items.
• Monitor aging and follow up overdue invoices with customers, Sales, Operations, and project teams.
• Investigate billing and collection issues and coordinate timely resolution of disputes and missing documentation.
• Support credit-control reviews, customer credit limits, payment terms, and escalation of collection risks.
• Prepare collection forecasts and provide reliable updates for cash-flow and working-capital planning.

Closing, Compliance & Reporting

• Support month-end closing and reconcile the accounts-receivable subledger to the general ledger.
• Maintain records for VAT, ZATCA e-invoicing, audits, confirmations, and document-retention requirements.
• Prepare aging, collection, DSO, and customer-balance reports and recommend process improvements.

Behavioral Skills/Competencies & Experience Required

• Strong knowledge of accounts-receivable and billing processes.
• Customer-account and balance-sheet reconciliation skills.
• Collection follow-up and credit-control awareness.
• Working knowledge of Saudi VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing requirements.
• ERP systems and Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Planning, organization, and deadline management.
• Clear customer and internal communication.
• Professional handling of confidential financial information.
• Problem-solving and dispute-resolution skills.
• Collaborative approach with Sales, Operations, Projects, and Treasury.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or general accounting.
• Good English, ERP proficiency, advanced Excel skills, and effective customer communication.