Accounts Receivable Specialist (Night Shift)
Cognizant · Coimbatore
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About the role
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage end‑to‑end receivables within a global organization. Working on a hybrid night‑shift schedule, you will ensure accurate billing, timely collections and support cash‑flow forecasting.
Key responsibilities
- Validate, post and reconcile invoices to record revenue and customer balances accurately.
- Coordinate collection activities, send payment reminders and resolve issues to reduce past‑due amounts and improve DSO.
- Monitor customer accounts, perform aging analysis and prepare reports for credit exposure and cash‑flow optimization.
- Investigate billing discrepancies, short payments and credit memo requests, collaborating with internal teams to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain communication with customers and internal partners via email and virtual meetings to resolve disputes.
- Update customer master data and receivable records in the finance system, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
- Perform regular reconciliations between sub‑ledger and general ledger, correcting posting errors.
- Support month‑end and quarter‑end closing by preparing receivable schedules, aging reports and variance explanations.
- Document standard operating procedures for key AR tasks to ensure knowledge retention and onboarding efficiency.
Required profile
- Minimum two years of hands‑on experience in accounts receivable operations.
- Strong understanding of order‑to‑cash processes and revenue recognition principles.
- Ability to work independently on a night‑shift schedule while maintaining responsiveness to global stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail for accurate reconciliations and reporting.
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Cognizant
Coimbatore