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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Anywhere in South Africa, Worldwide
Accounting and Finance Fully Remote Full Time Talent Pool

Description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage and support day-to-day receivables operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, communicating clearly with clients, and ensuring timely, accurate revenue collection.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, accurate customer accounts, and strong relationships with internal teams and external customers.

Job responsibilities

- Manage and process customer invoices accurately and on time using QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software.
- Monitor accounts receivable balances and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments.
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies, short payments, or missing transactions.
- Apply customer payments (ACH, wire, credit card, checks) accurately to the appropriate accounts.
- Identify, follow up on, and resolve overdue invoices while maintaining positive client relationships.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date AR records, documentation, and aging reports.
- Generate AR reports, aging schedules, and revenue summaries for internal stakeholders.
- Draft clear, professional communications related to billing, payment status, and account inquiries.
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve billing processes, collections workflows, and data accuracy.
- Exercise sound judgment when balancing timely collections with long-term customer relationships.
- Maintain proactive, transparent communication — over-communicating when necessary to avoid delays or confusion.

Requirements

- 3–5+ years of Accounts Receivable or related accounting experience (required).
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting platforms (required).
- Strong reconciliation and data accuracy skills with close attention to detail.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently in a fully remote, flexible environment.
- Significant experience working remotely, ideally in asynchronous and autonomous teams.
- Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability for deliverables.
- Professional, confident communicator when engaging with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Transparent, ethical, and always acting in the best interest of the business and client relationships.
- Curious, adaptable, and comfortable learning new tools and evolving processes.
- CPA, CA, or equivalent credential is a plus but not required.
- Bonus points for a positive attitude and a sense of humor 🙂

Additional notes

Tools You’ll Use
- QuickBooks Online, Xero, or equivalent accounting software
- Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office

Why You’ll Love This Role
- Work remotely in an autonomous, trust-based environment
- Own a critical function that directly impacts company cash flow
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers
- Help improve billing, collections, and reporting processes over time

Work hours

  • 8am to 5pm - South Africa Time
  • 8am to 5pm UK Time
  • 8am to 5pm US East Coast Time
  • 8am to 5pm US Pacific Time