AR specialist

Location

Secunderabad | India

Job description

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will handle, and process payments received from customer for all regions. The AR Specialist will monitor day to day payment fallouts, customer queries and month end close. Co-ordinate with Internal and External stakeholders on Audits, Open item resolutions.

Your Role

• Downloading of Bank Statements from Bank Website (as when and required).
• Reconciling whether all the feeds have been received to SAP or not.
• Daily Cash Application as per the remittances received.
• Working on research and on account items.
• Maintaining and clearing the Suspense account.
• Updating comments for open items in Blackline (related to customer accounts).
• Small balance write off.
• Knowledge on Auto application tool.
• Processing refund requests for Double/Over/Incorrect payments from customers.
• Flexible with work content and timings.
• Periodic updates of SOP.
• Working closely with AP/GL and Onshore Team to resolve the customer queries.
• Understanding of upstream and downstream processes and impact.
• Knowledge on month end activities and to be proactive in highlighting any issues.
• Strong knowledge in SAP and should have worked for NA or EMEA Clients.
• Mentoring team members and resolving their queries.
• Co-ordinating with upstream and downstream processes in case of any issues.

Job Requirements

What you Bring to IFF

• College graduate or bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance or Accounting professional equivalent. Background of study abroad is much preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Accounts Receivable area.
• SAP and Business Warehouse knowledge is preferred.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and email programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are a must.
• Good command of other language(s) is considered a plus.
• A good understanding of general accounting processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and providing top notch customer service.
• Being a team player with a can-do-mentality.
• Critical thinking is a must.

Our Team

IFF is a global creator and manufacturer of scent, taste, nutrition, and biosciences solutions that puts the needs of our people, customers, and communities at the heart of what we do.

Our Global Shared Services (GSS) team is building a leading organization rooted in a culture of continuous improvement, clean process design, and adoption of the latest technology and automation innovations. You'll join a team of agile, customer-focused thinkers who collaboratively solve difficult business problems and manage the core data IFF executives need to make key business decisions.

What We Offer

We recognize that being a changemaker requires effort and determination, which is why our compensation packages recognize the value you bring to IFF. Our Total Rewards package includes [provide country-specific description].

Diverse and inclusive Culture - We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is welcomed and empowered to succeed.
Continuous Learning - We believe in the power of our people and allowing them to grow.
Career Development - Our environment is designed to allow IFFers to learn, experiment, and design their own futures.
Technology - We provide the tools and training needed to stay on the leading edge of technology and automation innovation.
Flexibility - We'll give you the resources and time to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. To learn more visit

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