Accounts Receivable Senior Accountant

Templafy•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Templafy is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Senior Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process. This role involves ensuring accurate invoicing, efficient cash collection, and maintaining precise financial records across multiple entities and currencies. The successful candidate will collaborate with Finance, Sales, Customer Success, and customers to support daily AR operations, resolve complex queries, and contribute to improvements in systems, reporting, and controls. This position is ideal for an individual with strong technical accounting knowledge and a proactive, structured, and service-oriented approach.

Requirements

Several years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a similar accounting role.
Strong understanding of accounts receivable accounting, reconciliations, and order-to-cash processes.
Experience managing customer invoicing and collections in a multi-entity or international environment.
Good understanding of UK accounting principles and financial controls.
Experience supporting month-end close and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data.
Experience using an ERP or accounting system.
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify root causes.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Confident working independently while collaborating effectively with teams across the business.
Proactive approach to process improvement and continuous learning.
Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting qualification or relevant progress towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
Experience working in a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
Experience with subscription billing, recurring revenue, or usage-based invoicing.
Experience working with multiple currencies and international entities.
Knowledge of revenue recognition principles.
Experience with finance automation, reporting, or business intelligence tools.
Familiarity with SaaS billing systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Manage accounts receivable operations, support month-end close, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of order-to-cash processes.
Own the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including customer invoicing, credit notes, cash application, and account reconciliations.
Prepare and issue accurate and timely invoices in accordance with customer contracts and billing schedules.
Monitor outstanding receivables and manage the collection process for overdue balances.
Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve billing and payment queries.
Perform regular bank, customer account, and sub-ledger reconciliations.
Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including accounts receivable journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Investigate discrepancies and ensure that aged receivables and unapplied cash are accurately reported.
Prepare accounts receivable reports, ageing analysis, cash collection forecasts, and other management information.
Work closely with Sales and Customer Success to ensure accurate customer data, contract details, and billing information.
Support the review and maintenance of customer credit limits and payment terms.
Contribute to audit activities by providing supporting documentation and responding to information requests.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve the customer billing experience.
Assist with finance systems improvements, testing, and automation initiatives.
Support other accounting activities and finance projects as required.