Accounts Receivable&GL Accounting Specialist, George

Location:

Hybrid Employment Type:

Full-Time Industry:

Finance | Accounting | Shared Services

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a client to recruit a detail-driven and high-ownership

Accounts Receivable&GL Accounting Specialist . This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys taking full accountability for the receivables cycle while ensuring general ledger accuracy, clean reconciliations, and a strong month-end close process. You’ll play a key role in bridging daily AR operations with the integrity of the balance sheet.

About the Role In this position, you’ll take ownership of the full accounts receivable lifecycle—from cash application and collections through to reconciliations, dispute resolution, and GL integrity. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who is technically sharp, proactive, and confident resolving discrepancies across ERP systems, bank statements, external marketplaces, and payment providers. You’ll also contribute to audit readiness, risk management, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Own the full AR lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate receivables processing

Maintain AR-related general ledger integrity and ensure sub‑ledger/GL alignment

Lead AR month‑end close tasks including accruals, bad debt provisions, and balance sheet schedules

Perform complex reconciliations across ERP, bank statements, marketplaces, and PSPs

Book daily bank statements and resolve unallocated cash or suspense account items

Manage active collections through calls and emails, while maintaining strong customer relationships

Collaborate with Sales and Operations to resolve billing disputes and payment delays

Manage credit risk, customer limits, and third‑party collection or credit insurance relationships

Prepare weekly AR reporting for Finance and Sales stakeholders

Identify and implement process improvements across the AR/GL workflow

What You’ll Bring

Relevant accounting degree

3+ years of experience in a similar AR specialist role with GL responsibilities

Strong Excel skills

Experience working in ERP systems, especially

Oracle NetSuite

Strong understanding of debits, credits, sub‑ledger logic, and GL impact

Experience with reconciliations, month‑end close, and audit‑ready documentation

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Structured, ownership‑driven approach with strong analytical skills

Nice to Have

French and/or Dutch language skills

Experience with Creditview or similar credit‑risk tools

Exposure to payment service providers, marketplaces, or shared services finance environments

What’s On Offer

A high‑ownership finance role with strong operational and technical exposure

Opportunity to influence process optimisation and automation

Collaborative environment across Finance, Sales, and Operations

Meaningful responsibility in maintaining financial accuracy and balance sheet integrity

Company Culture This is a business that values accountability, precision, and proactive problem‑solving. The ideal environment for someone who takes pride in clean ledgers, accurate reporting, and improving processes, the team rewards ownership, persistence, and collaboration across functions.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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