Job Summary
Process Expert – Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing end-to-end AR operations, ensuring timely collections, accurate cash application, resolution of disputes, customer account reconciliation, and adherence to SLA/KPI commitments. The role focuses on optimizing cash flow, reducing overdue balances, enhancing customer experience, and driving continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Application
- Ensure timely and accurate application of customer payments.
- Reconcile unapplied and unidentified cash transactions.
- Investigate payment discrepancies and resolve allocation issues.
- Maintain cash application accuracy in ERP systems.
Dispute, Commission & Deduction Management
- Manage customer disputes, deductions, and claims.
- Coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams for dispute resolution.
- Track open disputes and ensure timely closure.
- Identify root causes and recommend preventive actions.
Account Reconciliation
- Perform customer account reconciliations.
- Investigate balance mismatches and aging variances.
- Ensure accuracy of AR ledger and sub-ledger balances.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare AR aging and collections reports.
- Analyze trends in overdue receivables and disputed items.
- Support management reporting and business reviews.
Process Improvement
- Identify automation and process optimization opportunities.
- Participate in transformation initiatives and system enhancements.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and knowledge repositories.
- Drive standardization and best practice adoption across AR processes.
Required Skills & Competencies
Functional Skills
- Accounts Receivable Operations
- Collections Management
- Cash Application
- Account Reconciliation
- Deduction, Commission and Dispute Resolution
Behavioural Skills
- Strong analytical mindset
- Excellent stakeholder management
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Customer-focused approach
- Continuous improvement mindset
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable operations.
- Experience working in a shared services or global delivery environment preferred.
- Knowledge of SAP, Peoplesoft, Oracle, or other ERP platforms.
Key Deliverables
- Accurate cash application and account reconciliations.
- Efficient dispute and deduction/commission resolution.
- Consistent achievement of AR SLAs and KPIs.
- Process improvement and automation initiatives.
- High-quality management reporting and governance support.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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