Accounts Receivable Associate

CREGG are currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Accounts Receivable Associate to join a large & well-known employer based at their offices in Shannon, Co. Clare.

Please note this is a Permanent/ Full Time role with a hybrid working policy also on offer for the successful candidate.

The Role:
Reporting to the Company Accountant, the Accounts Receivable Associate will provide a high-quality service and support the business by providing efficient and timely transaction processing/back-office services, with a primary focus on credit control within the Accounts Receivable area. The role requires an adaptable individual who will be flexible in their approach to work.

Responsibilities:

• Ongoing proactive cash collection and credit control management, including escalation of overdue accounts as required.
• Participate in monthly Aged Debt Review meetings with management and/or provide relevant updates on key accounts as required.
• Daily Banking and ensuring correct allocation of payments to and reconciliation of Debtor’s Account.
• Monthly Direct Debit run and dealing with any queries on same.
• AR month end close procedures, including journals and bank reconciliations.
• Preparation and issuing of customer invoices, credit notes and account statements, as required.
• Proactive query resolution, timely turnaround and escalation where required.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying improvements through automation and new systems to gain efficiencies and improve accuracy.
• Proactively engage with Internal and external auditors when required.
• Assisting with ad-hoc analysis / one-off projects.
• Other additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in Accounts Receivable/Credit control functions.
• Proven experience in a high-volume Accounts environment.
• Strong IT skills and good proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, notably Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience with ERP package required, Yardi/Oracle experience preferable.
• Experience in meeting deadlines, coordinating activities and escalating risks and issues.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and have a flexible hands-on approach.
• Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, with high level of attention to detail and the ability to proactively identify and propose solutions.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with all business units.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work as part of a team or independently as the role may require.
• Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative

Offer:

• Full-time Permanent role (40 hours, Monday – Friday)
• Competitive Salary
• Pension
• Free Onsite Parking
• Hybrid working policy in place.
• Educational support available for those looking to take on Finance related Qualifications.
• Access to the EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Employee Discounts.

Please contact Barry Dolan in CREGG Recruitment for further information on the role on 061 363318 or email your CV to [email protected]

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