Job Summary
Serve as a specialist in accounts receivable for a global organization managing end to end receivables activities within the order to cash cycle while working in a hybrid night shift model. Contribute to accurate cash flow forecasting timely collections and high quality customer billing directly supporting the company financial health and enabling sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
Manage end to end accounts receivable activities including invoice validation posting and reconciliation to ensure accurate recording of revenue and customer balances in line with company policies and timelines.Coordinate timely collection efforts through structured follow ups payment reminders and issue resolution to reduce past due amounts and improve overall days sales outstanding for the organization.Monitor customer accounts for payment trends unapplied cash and aging analysis preparing clear reports that help stakeholders make informed decisions on credit exposure and cash flow optimization.Handle billing discrepancies short payments and credit memo requests by investigating root causes and collaborating with internal teams to implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence.Maintain effective communication with customers and internal partners through email and virtual meetings to clarify invoice details resolve disputes and promote a positive experience that supports long term relationships.Update and maintain accurate customer master data and receivable records in the finance system to support reliable reporting compliance requirements and smooth audit reviews.Perform regular account reconciliations between subledger and general ledger to identify mismatches correct posting errors and ensure integrity of financial statements.Contribute to continuous improvement by proposing pragmatic enhancements to order to cash workflows receivables controls and documentation that increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.Support month end and quarter end closing activities by preparing receivable schedules aging reports and variance explanations that facilitate timely and accurate financial close.Adhere to established night shift schedules and hybrid work guidelines while maintaining responsiveness to global stakeholders and meeting agreed service levels for receivable processes.Apply finance and accounting principles to evaluate revenue recognition timing doubtful accounts provisions and write off decisions helping safeguard company assets and compliance standards.Collaborate with cross functional order management and cash application teams to ensure that orders invoices and payments are aligned minimizing exceptions and improving end customer satisfaction.Document standard operating procedures for key accounts receivable tasks so that knowledge is retained onboarding is streamlined and process consistency is maintained across the team.
Qualifications
Demonstrate practical experience of at least two years in accounts receivable operations with a strong track record of managing invoices collections and reconciliations in a corporate finance environment.Show applied familiarity with the broader order to cash domain by working with order management or billing stakeholders and ensuring smooth handoffs that support timely revenue realization.Apply foundational finance and accounting knowledge such as journal entries reconciliations and aging analysis to interpret receivable data and support accurate financial reporting.Utilize business applications for receivable processing and reporting such as enterprise finance tools or spreadsheets to manage data efficiently and produce clear dashboards for stakeholders.Exhibit strong communication and negotiation abilities that enable effective interaction with customers and internal teams supporting resolution of payment delays and disputes in a professional manner.Display adaptability to hybrid work arrangements and night shift schedules while maintaining productivity focus and alignment with global business timelines.
Certifications Required
Certification in finance or accounting such as Certified Accounts Receivable Specialist or equivalent credential.
Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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A Cognizant é uma empregadora que investe em equidade. Sua candidatura não será pautada em raça, cor, gênero, sexualidade, credo, origem, deficiência, gravidez ou qualquer outra característica protegida pelas leis brasileiras.
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