SME-Accounts Receivable

Cognizant

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India4h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
Freshers
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AccountingOperationsSalesCustomer serviceAuditingStakeholder management
Work
Hybrid in Chennai
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
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Accounting83%Operations40%Sales25%Customer service7%of 100 similar fresher jobs posted in India this week
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28 Oct 2026 · still open

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About the Role

This hybrid night shift role focuses on specialized accounts receivable and order to cash operations, including dispute management across global customer portfolios. The role ensures accurate invoice processing, timely collections, and risk-controlled credit practices, directly supporting predictable cash flow, healthy working capital, and reliable financial reporting for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage complex end-to-end accounts receivable activities for assigned customer portfolio, ensuring timely invoicing, collection, application, and accurate open item management.
  • Drive dispute management resolution by analyzing root causes, coordinating with internal teams and customers, and implementing corrective actions to reduce recurring issues.
  • Coordinate finance order to cash processes from customer order validation through billing and cash application, ensuring adherence to internal controls and compliance standards.
  • Monitor and optimize aging reports and days sales outstanding indicators, and recommend targeted actions that improve cash flow and reduce overdue receivables.
  • Perform detailed reconciliation of customer accounts, investigating mismatches and correcting billing or allocation errors to maintain clean and reliable ledgers.
  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and customer service teams to clarify contract terms, pricing conditions, and delivery status that impact invoicing and dispute handling.
  • Prepare clear performance reports and insights on accounts receivable and dispute management trends, enabling management to make informed business decisions.
  • Execute standardized hybrid work model activities across onsite and remote settings, including secure handling of financial data and adherence to company policies.
  • Conduct quality checks on order to cash transactions to ensure process accuracy, compliance with finance guidelines, and minimal audit observations.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to customer queries regarding invoices, statements, and payment expectations, reinforcing trust and long-term business relationships.
  • Utilize financial tools and enterprise systems to track disputes, automate reminders, and support efficient collection strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Adapt to night shift schedules while maintaining high attention to detail, consistent productivity levels, and reliable cross-region communication within global teams.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by proposing enhancements to order to cash and accounts receivable workflows that strengthen company performance and stakeholder value.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Financial tools and enterprise systems
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills

Qualifications

  • Apply strong practical knowledge of dispute management techniques to evaluate case severity, prioritize actions, and achieve timely resolution for customers.
  • Use deep understanding of finance order to cash cycles to interpret process dependencies, spot control gaps, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  • Demonstrate solid expertise in accounts receivable operations including billing, cash application, and reconciliation for medium to large multinational portfolios.
  • Leverage domain experience in order to cash and accounts receivable to translate business scenarios into clear process steps and actionable improvement recommendations.
  • Employ advanced analytical skills to assess aging data, identify payment patterns, and support accurate forecasting of cash collections.
  • Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and customers using structured explanations and well-documented evidence to resolve disputes and billing concerns.
  • Apply familiarity with hybrid work models and night shift routines to coordinate effectively with cross-border teams while maintaining personal productivity and wellbeing.
  • Certification in accounts receivable or credit management such as Certified Credit and Risk Analyst or equivalent finance process credential.

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