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JOB TITLE: AR Accountant JOB PURPOSE: The AR Accountant is responsible for managing the Accounts Receivable function and ensuring timely and accurate recording of customer transactions, invoicing, collections, and related accounting activities. The role supports the Company's financial objectives by maintaining accurate receivable records, monitoring outstanding balances, preparing tax-related documents, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and applicable regulations. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Process customer invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and incoming payments accurately and timely. • Prepare and issue invoices, rebates, and other billing-related documents. • Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables. • Follow up on overdue accounts and communicate with customers regarding payment matters. • Reconcile the Accounts Receivable ledger and ensure all transactions are properly recorded and allocated. • Investigate billing discrepancies and resolve customer account issues in coordination with internal stakeholders. • Maintain AR schedules, reports, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation. • Prepare customer account statements and perform regular account reconciliations. • Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable. • Prepare Sales VAT reports and support VAT filing processes. • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and statutory requirements. • Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation when required. • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounting, or Finance. • Experience in billing, collections, customer account reconciliation, and VAT processes. • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting functions. • Good command of English, both written and spoken. • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or service industries is an advantage.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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