Accounts receivable clerk
the primary focus of this role is on managing the company's outgoing payments and ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices for the accounts payable department. This entails effectively managing customer invoicing, payment allocation, and collections processes to ensure timely and accurate cash flow and customer account maintenance.
* process incoming supplier invoices, including validation, coding, and posting in the enterprise resource planning (erp) system.
* ensure compliance with tax regulations across the supported regions.
* monitor and trigger invoice verification workflows while working closely with the purchasing team.
* prepare payment proposals in collaboration with the treasury team.
* maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through vendor inquiries and issue resolution.
* perform month-end closing activities related to accounts payable & accounts receivable, including the closing of sub-ledgers and reconciliations.
* carry out account maintenance tasks.
* accurately monitor incoming payments and perform cash application.
* follow up on overdue accounts and manage dunning processes to minimize financial risks.
* investigate and resolve customer disputes and payment discrepancies in collaboration with local finance teams.
* collaborate with sales, local finance, and other internal departments to ensure seamless accounts receivable operations.
* ensure the accuracy and integrity of customer master data and maintain data quality.
* identify customers with insolvency risk and collaborate with the global shared service center (ssc) team to implement continuous process improvements and automation initiatives.
* maintain comprehensive documentation, archiving, and audit trails for all accounts payable transactions.