Job Summary
Serve as a subject matter expert in accounts receivable within a multinational hybrid work environment managing end to end receivables processes for global clients while ensuring accuracy compliance and timely cash application. Collaborate with cross functional finance teams during night shifts to optimize order to cash performance reduce outstanding balances and strengthen overall financial health for the organization.
Responsibilities
Manage end to end accounts receivable operations by accurately posting invoices applying payments and reconciling customer accounts to maintain clean ledgers and reliable financial records.Ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables by monitoring aging reports following up on overdue balances and prioritizing actions that consistently reduce days sales outstanding.Perform detailed variance analysis on customer accounts by identifying discrepancies investigating root causes and driving corrective actions that improve data integrity and stakeholder trust.Coordinate with billing and sales teams to resolve invoice disputes by reviewing supporting documentation clarifying contractual terms and ensuring speedy resolution that protects revenue and customer relationships.Maintain high standards of compliance with internal policies and external regulations by adhering to documented procedures and proactively highlighting process risks for remediation.Provide accurate cash forecasting inputs by analyzing payment trends expected collections and high risk accounts to support planning activities within the broader finance function.Optimize order to cash workflows by suggesting refinements to handoffs documentation practices and system usage that enable smoother processing and greater operational efficiency.Collaborate with finance and accounting stakeholders during hybrid night shift operations by sharing clear status updates aligning on priorities and supporting month end and quarter end close requirements.Use enterprise accounting systems and reporting tools to generate dashboards and summaries that highlight collection performance aging movements and portfolio health for management review.Contribute to continuous improvement projects by documenting pain points testing enhancements and supporting adoption of best practices that elevate the maturity of the accounts receivable function.Support audit and control activities by preparing reconciliations responding to inquiries and maintaining organized evidence that demonstrates robust governance over receivables.Provide guidance to peers on complex account scenarios by sharing subject matter expertise recommending resolution steps and fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.Align day to day decisions with the organization purpose by securing cash flows that enable sustainable investments responsible growth and positive contributions to customers and communities.
Qualifications
Demonstrate strong hands on experience in accounts receivable operations with a consistent record of managing invoice processing collections cash applications and reconciliations for at least four years.Apply solid knowledge of order to cash processes by understanding the upstream impacts of sales orders and billing activities on receivables performance and risk management.Utilize broad finance and accounting concepts such as accruals revenue recognition and general ledger impact to ensure accurate posting and meaningful financial reporting.Exhibit proficiency in using enterprise resource planning tools and finance systems to execute receivables transactions generate reports and maintain data quality at scale.Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders by using concise explanations and constructive negotiation techniques that facilitate timely payments.Adapt effectively to hybrid work arrangements and night shift schedules by managing workloads coordinating with global teams and sustaining productivity without the need for travel.Maintain a detail oriented and analytical mindset by reviewing large volumes of transactional data identifying patterns and proposing data driven actions that strengthen receivables performance.
Certifications Required
Preferred certifications include certified public accountant certified management accountant or any recognized finance and accounting credential focused on receivables and order to cash.
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
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