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We are partnered with a leading consulting firm seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to support their global finance operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate cash application, timely collections, and smooth system transition during a major ERP conversion from PeopleSoft to Workday.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage customer collections by making proactive calls and communicating directly with clients to ensure timely cash receipts.
- Process and apply incoming payments-including checks, wire transfers, ACH, and electronic payments-in both U.S. and international currencies.
- Reconcile payment discrepancies and promptly resolve unapplied or misapplied cash to maintain accurate accounts.
- Support foreign currency transactions and ensure accurate global cash postings.
- During the PeopleSoft-to-Workday conversion blackout period, record incoming cash manually using spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
- Following Workday go-live (November 24th), process new invoicing and apply historical global cash receipts efficiently and accurately.
- Reconcile multiple bank accounts and portals, ensuring cash balances align with bank statements and financial records.
- Communicate with customers and internal teams regarding payment issues, missing remittances, or account discrepancies to ensure smooth resolution.
- Maintain organized and accurate records of all cash transactions within the ERP system (PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar).
- Support month-end close activities and reporting related to cash receipts and bank reconciliations.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, AR, Treasury, and Banking teams to ensure operational efficiency and timely reporting.
- Monitor foreign exchange rates and ensure accurate recording of international payments.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within AR operations.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Cash Applications, or related accounting functions.
- Experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar) strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of global cash posting and foreign currency reconciliation.
- Proficient in Excel and comfortable managing manual processes during system transitions.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and collaborate effectively across teams in a fast-paced environment.
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