Accounts Receivable Specialist

S3 Arabia is seeking qualified accountants to join contract support to military aviation operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.S3 Arabia is looking for US and Saudi candidates.

Description:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist performs basic accounting tasks to include providing administrative and bookkeeping support to the Company’s accounting department to streamline recordkeeping in the Project Management Office. Responsible for all invoice and incoming billing information; collaborates with Accounts Payable Specialist to balance the company’s financial records. The AR Specialist supports maintenance of the company’s bookkeeping policies, audits company business ledgers, organizes invoices, and starts the collection process for past-due client accounts.The AR Specialist also handles and records any unusual billing situations such as customized billing plans or special requirements for transmittal of funds.The AR Specialist cooperates with other functional leads to ensure the correct amounts are collected on time, verify and record transactions, resolve account discrepancies, and complete other tasks that provide security of client payments. Assists the Project Management Certified Public Accountant and the Program Management Office Controller in a variety of accounting assignments including the preparation, analysis, review, verification and reconciliation of various records, financial reports, audits, and statements. Establishes and maintains accurate, detailed financial records.Works alongside other US and Host Nation Saudi Arabian accountants and AP specialists to support the Aviation Training Support Services (ATSS) Program Management Office.

Responsibilities:

· Maintains up-to-date billing system

· Generates and sends out invoices

· Follows up on, collects and allocates payments

· Carries out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines

· Performs account reconciliations

· Monitors customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities

· Researches and resolves payment discrepancies

· Generates age analysis

· Reviews AR aging to ensure compliance

· Maintains accounts receivable customer files and records

· Follows established procedures for processing receipts and cash.

· Processes credit card payments

· Prepares bank deposits

· Investigates and resolves customer queries

· Processes adjustments

· Develops a recovery system and initiates collection efforts

· Communicates with customers via phone, email, mail, or personally

· Assists with month-end closing

· Collects data and prepares monthly metrics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• May use degree to substitute for experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience of which 2 years must be in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience with accounts receivable and invoicing.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning system(s).
• Level 3 proficiency in Microsoft Project software suite.
• Experience completing month-end closeout, creating journal entries IAW US Federal Acquisition Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, and/or Saudi Ministry of Finance requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must have a minimum of BS Degree in Accounting or Finance

2. Must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant business experience, of which 2 years must be in Finance and/or Accounting.

3. Must have worked before to support company AR operations.

4. Must have Level 3 proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.

5. Must be able to operate efficiently in English language verbally and in writing.

6. Must be able to work collaboratively with other accountants submitting reports and input for quarterly reviews and reporting.

7. Must be able to contract for a minimum of one year in Saudi Arabia; multi-year contracts are preferred.

8. Must be willing to work non-standard work week of Sunday through Thursday.

9. Must show certifications in accounting.