Accounts Receivable Specialist

Octus•New York, NY

13d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Octus provides breaking news and market-moving intelligence along with cutting-edge technology and data for hedge funds, investment banks and law firms. We are changing the way that professionals access opaque and complex information, and we are always looking for bright minds to join us on that mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
2 to 4 years of accounts receivable or bookkeeping experience
Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work and think independently, but also a team player with strong communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office (especially Excel) skills a must
Experience in the SaaS industry

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce and Sage Intacct or a general ledger software is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients
Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past due amounts
Communicate discrepancies to management and identify slow-paying customers
Perform daily cash activities, including the recording of bank deposits and posting of cash to client sub-ledger
Manage inflow of sales contracts from Salesforce into the accounting system
Prepare and deliver a high volume of client invoices including applicable sales taxes across multiple global entities/currencies
Ensure client contact and billing information is accurate across all systems
Ensure client documentation provided adheres to company policy
Prepare analytical and ratio analysis relevant to accounts receivable to understand how collections efforts are progressing
Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for improvement
Support timely completion of month-end close activities including posting other cash activity
Support external auditors and specialists as necessary