Accounts Receivable Lead

Role Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Lead with strong hands-on expertise in customer invoicing, collections, cash application, payment matching, AR ageing, and customer reconciliation.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day AR operations, ensuring timely collections and accurate reporting, resolving escalations, and coordinating with internal teams and customers.
• Exposure to US Accounting / US GAAP is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations and ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Review and validate customer invoices against POs, contracts/SOWs, and supporting documents.
• Monitor AR ageing and collections and drive timely follow-up on overdue payments.
• Oversee cash application, payment posting, and payment matching, including resolution of unapplied cash.
• Review customer account reconciliations and resolve billing/payment discrepancies.
• Handle and resolve escalated customer and internal queries related to invoices, payments, and collections.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to resolve billing disputes and collection issues.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and provide regular AR ageing and collections reports to management.
• Support month-end closing and ensure AR activities are completed within timelines.
• Review and maintain accurate customer records, invoice documentation, and supporting records.
• Coordinate with relevant teams for timesheet validation and billing activities, where applicable.
• Guide and support AR team members in day-to-day activities and process-related queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, collection efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable / Finance & Accounting.
• Strong hands-on experience in Customer Invoicing, Collections, Cash Application, Payment Matching, AR Ageing, and Reconciliation.
• Experience in handling billing discrepancies, payment issues, and collection escalations.
• Exposure to US Accounting / US clients preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Good understanding of AR processes and month-end closing activities.
• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience with accounting/ERP tools such as QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or similar systems is an advantage.
• Prior experience in team coordination, process ownership, or mentoring junior team members is preferred.