Senior Associate - (Accounts Payable) - Thane (US Shifts - WFO)

Job Description

A / Sr. Associate | Finance & Accounting Analyst

Role Snapshot: Experience: 3 Years | Role Focus: Operational Analyst | Primary Accountability: Billing, AP/AR, cash application, reconciliations, documentation accuracy

Position Summary

Executes terminal billing, AP/AR, cash application, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, and financial reporting support for container terminal operations while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and documentation discipline. Role Focus Areas

• Transaction processing and billing accuracy

• Cash application and reconciliation control

• Month-end close adherence

• Review-ready documentation and compliance Key Responsibilities Terminal Billing

• Prepare and issue invoices for lifts, restows, flips, stevedoring, M&R, and related terminal services.

• Validate billable activity from Navis N4 and reconcile revenue against operational records.

• Resolve billing discrepancies and process approved corrections or credit memos. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, coding, approvals, and payment runs.

• Manage AR aging, customer follow-up, and payment tracking.

• Perform cash application, including PayCargo settlement matching. General Ledger & Reconciliations

• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.

• Perform balance sheet and subledger reconciliations, clearing reconciling items.

• Maintain accurate GL support and audit-ready schedules. Month-End Close & Reporting

• Complete close activities including accruals, allocations, and analysis.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports.

• Maintain organized support for entries, reconciliations, and reporting. Process & Compliance

• Follow SOPs, internal controls, and security requirements.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and support cross-training.

• Escalate discrepancies with complete supporting documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 3-4 years of accounting experience.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, revenue recognition, accruals, and reconciliations.

• Strong Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables, and large data analysis.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and ability to learn OASYS and Navis N4.

• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and MS Office proficiency.

• Strong/excellent verbal (to make outbound calls and answer inbound calls) and email communication skills.

• Mandatory Gate/Yard/Terminal experience.

Preferred Qualifications • Container terminal billing experience including lift, restow, flip, stevedoring, and M&R charges. • Knowledge of Navis N4 or terminal operating systems.

• Experience in ports, maritime, freight, or logistics finance.

• Exposure to PayCargo and legacy accounting systems. Systems & Tools

• OASYS or comparable ERP/accounting systems

• Navis N4 operational data validation

• PayCargo or similar payment platforms

• Excel, MS Office, and structured documentation repositories Success Measures / KPIs

• Billing accuracy and revenue capture completeness

• AP timeliness, AR aging control, and cash application accuracy

• Reconciliation quality and month-end close adherence

• Documentation readiness, compliance, and process improvement contributions Recruiter Positioning Note Position as a container terminal finance operations role requiring strong accounting fundamentals and operational-data awareness. Candidates should understand how Navis N4 activity translates into billing, revenue capture, AP/AR, cash application, reconciliations, and close activities.

Qualifications

Graduate