Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Competitive Salary: 36,000 - 42,000
- Healthcare + Hybrid
- Highly Reputable Organization
A leading industrial distributor-supplying over 90,000 products and services to customers internationally across a range of sectors-is currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Specialist based in Galway City.
The successful candidate will join our finance team to ensure that all activities associated with the accounts receivable function are processed in a timely, compliant, and accurate manner, contributing to the overall smooth running of the finance department.
Responsibilities
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Carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
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Perform account reconciliations.
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Monitor customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
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Research and resolve customer queries and payment discrepancies.
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Generate aged analysis metrics and review AR aging to ensure compliance.
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Maintain accounts receivable customer master data files.
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Follow established procedures for processing bank receipts, cash, credit card payments, etc.
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Ensure customer reports are accurate, timely, and compliant with company policies.
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Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail, or personally.
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Assist with the month-end closing process.
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Perform other duties as requested from time to time.
Requirements
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Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
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Part-qualified accountant / accounts technician (desirable, not essential).
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Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles.
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Hands-on experience with MS Office and ERP software (SAP or equivalent).
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Data entry skills along with strong numerical capabilities.
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Excellent communication, research, problem-solving, and time management skills.
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Strong team player, with the ability to work on own initiative.
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Ability to prioritise and manage several tasks simultaneously.
