Senior Accountant

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset. Job Title Senior Accountant – AR department Reports to Financial Controller Role Purpose / Job Overview: The Senior Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end receivables process to ensure timely and accurate collection of outstanding intercompany balances . As the company deals exclusively with sister companies, this role requires a strong understanding of intercompany reporting and reconciliations . Key responsibilities include managing escalations, reconciling complex accounts, reviewing aging reports, and collaborating with internal stakeholders across entities to resolve discrepancies. The role also involves monthly reporting to the global finance team , contributing to accurate financial consolidation. The Senior AR Specialist plays a vital role in optimizing cash flow, enhancing collection processes, and ensuring strict compliance with internal financial controls and company policies. Additionally, this position provides mentorship to junior team members and supports forecasting, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives within the AR function. Performance measured on the following KPIs: Ensures timely and accurate collection of intercompany receivables, maintaining clean aging and reducing overdue balances. Effectively manages complex intercompany reconciliations, swiftly resolving mismatches and ensuring entity-to-entity alignment. Delivers accurate monthly reports to the global team while maintaining clear, proactive communication with internal stakeholders. Adheres to internal controls and company policies, contributing to audit readiness and overall financial compliance. Identifies and implements improvements in AR processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual interventions. Provides guidance and support to junior team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and team development. Collaborates effectively with finance and operational teams to resolve escalations and ensure accurate financial data. Demonstrates strong ownership, professionalism, and accountability across all areas of responsibility. You must be very hands on with proven ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams and take responsibility to get things done on time even when systems and processes are at times stretched or insufficient. You must also be able to partner closely with and collaborate effectively with the client’s other vendors and suppliers and internal departments. You must be an excellent communicator and able to expertly convey data, abstract concepts, points of view and escalations to senior management efficiently and effectively. Skills / Experience Required 2+ years of finance experience. The ability to instill confidence in the senior leadership team and finance departments Excellent inter-personal skills with ability to form strong working relationships Able to effectively navigate conflict with internal stakeholders Excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to be a team player Advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of Xero software. Pro-active self-starter. Ab i lity to meet tight deadlines. Someone who seeks solutions rather than just reporting problems. High standard of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion. Show more Show less