About Us:
At Tessell, we are committed to optimizing financial transactions and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team and manage the reconciliation of payments and customer accounts, contributing to the efficient operation of our financial systems.

Objectives of this role

• Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts

• Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates

• Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts

• Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement

• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with national and local financial requirements

 

Responsibilities

• Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment

• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared

• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger

• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by managing the dunning process, including direct outreach via phone, email, and mail, as well as optimizing automated and manual communications for overdue accounts.. 

• Maintain a reference of customer payments, including overdue payments, and share these updates with the sales team on a regular basis.

• Work closely with the sales team to follow up with overdue customers and assist in collecting payments promptly.

• Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing

• Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting

• Prepare customer invoices based on accounting procedures

• Match payments to invoice numbers or sales orders

• Handle customer inquiries regarding billing issues

 

Required qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, finance, or a related field.

• Strong mathematical skills and ability to perform financial reconciliations accurately.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  Familiarity with process automation tools and AR software enhancements.

• Experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Marketplaces would be preferred

• Understanding of basic principles of accounting, and bookkeeping

• Proficiency with Google Drive
  
  
•   Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively and manage time efficiently

• Ability to keep company and partner confidences

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and one of the commonly used accounting ERP systems, 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly and professionally interact with both internal teams (such as sales and finance) and external stakeholders (customers and partners) to resolve payment issues and ensure smooth collections processes.