Accounts Receivable Accountant

Position: Accounts Receivable Accountant Location: Saudi Arabia, Khobar Key Responsibilities: Billing & Receivables Processing: - Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices, credit notes, and supporting documents in line with contracts, purchase orders, and approved timesheets. - Record receivable transactions using the correct customer account, project, revenue code, cost center, and VAT treatment. - Submit invoices through customer portals and monitor acceptance, rejection, and required corrections. Collections, Cash Application & Reconciliation: - Apply customer receipts accurately and reconcile bank collections, remittances, and unidentified deposits. - Maintain customer accounts and reconcile statements, balances, deductions, and disputed items. - Monitor aging and follow up overdue invoices with customers, Sales, Operations, and project teams. - Investigate billing and collection issues and coordinate timely resolution of disputes and missing documentation. - Support credit-control reviews, customer credit limits, payment terms, and escalation of collection risks. - Prepare collection forecasts and provide reliable updates for cash-flow and working-capital planning. Closing, Compliance & Reporting: - Support month-end closing and reconcile the accounts-receivable subledger to the general ledger. - Maintain records for VAT, ZATCA e-invoicing, audits, confirmations, and document-retention requirements. - Prepare aging, collection, DSO, and customer-balance reports and recommend process improvements. BEHAVIORAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Strong knowledge of accounts-receivable and billing processes - Customer-account and balance-sheet reconciliation skills - Collection follow-up and credit-control awareness - Working knowledge of Saudi VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing requirements - ERP systems and Microsoft Excel proficiency - High accuracy and attention to detail - Planning, organization, and deadline management - Clear customer and internal communication - Professional handling of confidential financial information - Problem-solving and dispute-resolution skills - Collaborative approach with Sales, Operations, Projects, and Treasury Qualifications& Experience: - Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or general accounting. - Good English, ERP proficiency, advanced Excel skills, and effective customer communication.