RINA is currently recruiting for a Accounts Receivable Accountant to join its office in Mumbai within the Regional Finance Management Division.
An Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for managing and processing the financial transactions related to a company's receivables, which includes invoicing customers, tracking payments, and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding balances.
Payment Processing:- Verify that received payments correspond to the appropriate invoices. Ensure that payments are accurate, and the amounts match the invoiced amounts.
- Record payment transactions into the accounting system accurately. This involves updating the accounts receivable ledger to reflect the reduction in outstanding balances.
- Process payments through various methods, such as checks, electronic funds transfers (EFT), credit cards, or other forms of payment. Each method may involve different processing procedures.
- Post payments to the correct customer accounts and allocate them to specific invoices or outstanding balances.
- Reconcile the company's bank statements with the records in the accounting system to ensure that all payments have been accurately recorded.
Account Reconciliation:- Verify that all invoices and transactions are accurately recorded in both the accounts receivable sub-ledger and the general ledger.
- Reconcile individual customer balances in the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring that the total matches the corresponding general ledger accounts.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between the accounts receivable ledger and the general ledger, addressing any issues that may arise during the reconciliation process.
- Conduct an analysis of accounts receivable aging to categorize outstanding balances by the length of time they have been outstanding, helping to identify overdue payments.
Cash Application:- Allocate received cash and payments to the appropriate customer accounts based on the invoices or transactions they correspond to.
- Address and manage any unapplied cash or unidentified payments by researching and resolving discrepancies.
- Apply credit memos to customer accounts when necessary, ensuring that adjustments are accurately reflected in the accounts receivable ledger.
- Reconcile cash transactions between the accounting records and bank statements to ensure accuracy.
Accounting Software:- Utilize accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage accounts receivable processes efficiently.
- Regularly update and maintain the accounts receivable module within the accounting software to reflect the most current information.
Compliance:- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and relevant regulations in accounts receivable operations.
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Business Administration Finance Management
- 1 to 3 years of experience in finance, Account receivable, or cash management.
- Understanding of accounting principles and practices is essential.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) for data analysis and reporting.
- Attention to detail is crucial for accurately recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing customer information.
- CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
- EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
- PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
- MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
- PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
- BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
- MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
- ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
- THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.