Accounts Receivable Specialist

Role: AR Specialist

Location: Hyderabad (In office culture)

Working Hours: 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

about alliantgroup

alliantgroup is a professional services firm (PSF) that is focused on providing business consulting, digital transformation, taxation (Credits and Incentives), and accounting services. The main business purpose of the firm is to strengthen American businesses. We serve direct clients and over 4000 CPA firms. The company was founded in early 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. In the US we have offices in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, New York, Irvine, Sacramento, and Washington, D.C. In UK we have offices in London and Bristol. We also have an office in Hyderabad, India.

More about our culture and why we love alliantgroup

https://youtu.be/nM_9fXXwyrg

alliantTALENT:

alliantTALENT, a subsidiary of alliantgroup was incorporated several years back in Hyderabad. It now has over 1,000 employees who provide professional consulting services to US and UK clients. Our Core Values that focus on Exceptional Client Experience, High Performance, and People Development set us apart from other PSFs.

At alliantTalent, professionals get the exceptional opportunity to work directly with US and UK clients. This is one of our key differentiating factors. Our professionals also get the opportunity to work on cross-service line projects, enabling them to become more rounded professionals.

Our in-office, learning, collaborative, and fun culture help young professionals to learn, team, bond and share which enables them to become great Consulting Leaders in the future.

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for managing the full cycle of customer billing, cash application, collections, and account reconciliation. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of receivables, supports cash flow objectives, and maintains strong customer relationships. The AR Specialist works cross-functionally with sales, customer service, operations, and finance to ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.

What you'll be doing:

Billing & Invoicing

• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices based on contracts, sales orders, shipping records, and service documentation.
• Verify pricing, taxes, terms, and supporting documents before releasing invoices.
• Process credit memos, adjustments, and re-bills as needed.

Cash Application

• Apply customer payments (ACH, wires, checks, credit card) to appropriate accounts and invoices in the ERP system.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash or payment discrepancies.
• Coordinate with banking partners or internal departments to resolve deposit issues.

Collections & Customer Account Management

• Monitor aging reports and follow up with customers to ensure timely payment.
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries, disputes, or short pays.
• Maintain accurate and updated customer account information.
• Build strong professional relationships with key customer contacts.

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform monthly AR reconciliations to the general ledger.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure AR processes comply with company policies, SOX/ICFR controls, and documentation standards.
• Maintain secure and confidential handling of customer financial data.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

What are we looking for:

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of AR processes, GAAP principles, and cash application.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and standard office software.

What we offer:

With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to take the organization to the next level with the versatile experience that you bring in. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you in all ways to make this organization as trusted partner to the customers and a great place to work for the employees.

Join us and bring your curiosity to life!