Collections Specialist - Accounting & Finance Job in Pune at Thornton Tomasetti

Thornton Tomasetti is hiring for the role of Collections Specialist - Accounting & Finance!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Daily posting of incoming lockbox cash receipts, wires and ACH both foreign and domestic
• Monitor unapplied cash receipts on A/R aging and General Ledger
• Transfer unallocated or misapplied payments to appropriate projects as requested
• Contact clients via telephone and email to inquire about the status of outstanding A/R
• Collaborate with project managers and others in the client services team to resolve issues delaying payment of A/R
• Record comments regarding the status of outstanding balances within the A/R system
• Generate monthly ageing reports for use during monthly A/R status meetings
• Process write-off requests monthly, and refund requests as required
• Generate and distribute monthly statements of accounts/payment reminders to clients
• Respond to client requests for invoices, W-9 forms, and other documentation, or collaborate with other client services members to get proper documentation to the clients
• Maintain organized files and proper documentation for internal and audit inquiries
• Assist the A/R Manager and Financial team with special projects as needed

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of collections experience preferably in the professional service industry
• A degree in Accounting/Finance or similar field is preferred
• Familiar with US GAAP, local GST/VAT, and local bank requirements for foreign exchange and payments to/from foreign entities
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision and Elevia software is a plus
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and coordinate task
• Ability to work independently and with the broader team
• Detail oriented