Accounts Receivable (AR) Account...

Blue Ocean Marine -
Mansheya, Alexandria

Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant

Full Time

On-site

Blue Ocean Marine -
Mansheya, Alexandriaposted 1 hour ago

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant to join our Accounting Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, invoicing follow-up, collections, reconciliations, and AR reporting.

Candidates with previous experience in freight forwarding, logistics, shipping, or maritime companies are strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

Manage and maintain accurate customer accounts and AR records.
Monitor and continuously update customer balances.
Prepare and analyze Customer Aging Reports.
Prepare and issue Customer Statements of Account.
Prepare and maintain Collection Follow-up Reports.
Prepare and monitor Outstanding Invoices Reports.
Follow up with customers regarding outstanding and overdue invoices.
Monitor and reconcile customer advances and prepayments.
Identify and clear unallocated receipts.
Perform customer account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Follow up on issued, pending, and incomplete invoices.
Coordinate with the Operations Department to obtain any missing information or documentation required for invoicing.
Respond professionally to customer inquiries regarding invoices, statements, payments, and account balances.
Record and review customer transactions accurately and promptly on the IST system.
Ensure collections and receipts are properly allocated to the relevant invoices.
Identify billing or account discrepancies and coordinate their resolution with the relevant departments.
Prepare daily, monthly, and management-requested AR reports.
Support the month-end closing process and reconciliation of Accounts Receivable balances.
Maintain proper documentation and records for customer transactions, invoices, receipts, and adjustments.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a minimum grade of Good.
3–5 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, or maritime operations.
Strong practical knowledge of the full Accounts Receivable cycle.
Hands-on experience using the IST system.
Good understanding of logistics operations and their relationship with invoicing and customer accounting.
Strong knowledge of customer reconciliation, collections, aging, and outstanding invoice management.
Very good Microsoft Excel skills.
Good command of written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate professionally with customers in English.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Strong communication and follow-up skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with Accounting, Operations, and other departments.
Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

Key Skills

Accounts Receivable • Customer Reconciliation • Customer Aging • Collections • Invoicing • IST System • Microsoft Excel • Financial Reporting • Logistics Accounting • Month-End Closing • English Communication • Attention to Detail • Problem Solving • Customer Communication