Receivables Accountant

POSITION : Receivables Accountant

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REPORTS TO : Financial Controller

PURPOSE :

The Receivable Accountant will be responsible for managing all incoming cash flows, ensuring the resort receives payment for goods and services and records these transactions accordingly.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in the full cycle of accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash receipts, following up funds and investigating queries.

ABOUT YOU :

We are seeking a dependable Receivables Accountant with previous experience in Accounts Receivable tasks within a finance team.

You should be meticulous, with a high attention to detail, and passionate about finance in a hospitality setting. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a routine-oriented environment, as maintaining consistency is crucial.

YOU ARE :

• A seasoned professional with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Skilled in efficiently raising invoices and reconciling receivable accounts with meticulous attention to detail.
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices, and a willingness to undertake formal accounting training, if not already commenced.
• Great at building professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Numerically literate with an appetite for numbers.
• Able to prioritise, with attention to detail to ensure accuracy of information.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• In possession of an Associate’s degree in an accounting, finance or related field.
• Experienced in the use of accounting software and / or finance modules of an ERP system, such as Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, QuickBooks etc.

with good spreadsheet skills.

A team player, good with communication, and happy to help where needed.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING :

• Ensure the Accounts Receivable mailbox is monitored and kept up to date and organised by responding to and actioning incoming mail.
• Post and reconcile daily cash and credit card payments from all resort outlets, online booking tools, and apps into the finance system.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Complete daily income audits resolving reconciling issues with resort team members, and identifying and raising discrepancies with the Senior Accountant.
• Generate and issue invoices and monthly statements using the ERP system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage all consignment billings and reconciliations.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding invoices to reduce bad debts, raising concerns to the Senior Accountant where needed.
• Liaise with clients to ensure prompt payment and resolve payment-related queries.
• Maintain accurate and well organised records of invoicing activity, payments, customer information, and update the system accordingly.
• Review, investigate and respond to guest queries and credit card charge back claims.
• Reconcile promotions and discounts.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end accounting processes related to accounts receivable.
• Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with the company financial control framework and policies.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements where necessary.
• Cross-train within the finance team to assist and provide coverage for accounts payable and other general accounting tasks.

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