Organisation Background & Sustainability We are a Galway-based, family-owned and managed company providing waste collection services across the domestic, commercial, industrial and building sectors.
Our complete waste management service incorporates the collection and safe disposal of solid and liquid waste.The company employs over 80 team members and due to continued investment and expansion are now looking to recruit an experienced and professional Accounts Receivable Specialist to support our Organisation.
Reports to: -The Accounts Receivable Specialist will report to the Financial Controller.
Responsibilities: Billing and Invoicing: - Generate and issue invoices (via email or post) to clients (via the month end close off process) on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms.
Account Reconciliation: - Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
Credit Management: - Helping to reduce debtors days by contacting customers (via phone & email), to manage overdue accounts & failed payments in addition to escalating overdue accounts where/when necessary.
Payment Application: - Accurately apply payment receipts (EFT, Card, Cash, Cheque, DD payments) to customer accounts, resolving any discrepancies that arise.
Key Account Management: - Navigating various customers procurement portals to ensure invoices with their appropriate P.O.s are submitted in a timely fashion.
Liaising with Site Mangers & Q.S.s to obtain P.O.s after invoices are generated.
Customer Service: - Serve as a point of contact for clients on billing and payment queries, providing prompt and professional support while also working closely with other office staff to resolve account or billing issues.
Account Creation: - Create new customer accounts and carry out credit checks in line with Company Policy.
Continuous Improvement: - Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the AR function, leveraging automation tools where possible.
Requirements: 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable or a related finance function preferable.
Self-Starter and energetic personability with an ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently, using own initiative and as part of a team with effective listening and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a fluency in Written and Verbal English.
Ability to recognise credit accounts which may require flagging/intervention at an early stage to avoid potential bad debts.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook in particular) Understanding of the RCT system desirable but not essential.
Benefits: Opportunities for career advancement.
Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
Social Events Christmas, Summer BBQ, Sports.
Discounted rates on skip hire.
Increase Annual Bonus based on length of service.
Increase Annual Leave based on length of service.
The company has ambitious sustainability 2030 targets that are based on existing technology and realistic deployment.
This deliverable strategy builds the foundations for the next phase of our long-term ambition of reaching net-zero emissions across our direct operations by no later than 2050.
Highlights include: 50% reduction in CO2 emissions.
20% increase in collection route efficiency.
All cars and vans to be Electric Vehicles.
Plant 50,000 trees to offset CO2 produced as a result of operations.
Buy 100% renewable electricity.
Develop our renewable energy capability (solar panels on roofs of offices).
We are looking forward hearing from you,apply today.
Skills: job desired skills