Accounts Receivable Associate

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Job Description About the Role We are looking for an Associate Accounts Receivable to be a part of the Finance vertical. You are someone well versed with accounting principles, revenue processes, and collections management, with a strong desire to learn and hustle. You will be working alongside the Finance Manager and the Revenue Recognition Expert to ensure timely revenue booking, collections, and reconciliation. As a top performer, you should be driven, self-motivated, and highly passionate about working in the Ed-tech space. Youll work closely with a diverse group of people coming from leading MNCs such as McKinsey, BCG, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, and startups such as Byju's, Paytm, etc., to establish, nurture, and grow business across categories & territories. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from an extraordinary team, grow massively, and help students around the globe build an awesome career for themselves. What will you do: • Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations • Ensure timely and accurate revenue booking as per company policies and accounting standards • Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and proactively follow up for collections • Prepare and post journal entries related to revenue, adjustments, credit notes, and write-offs • Provide provisions for doubtful debts and perform necessary adjustments based on monthly financial reports • Maintain day-to-day accounting of receivables and ensure ledger accuracy • Prepare and present MIS reports on daily, weekly, and monthly frequencies (collections, aging, DSO, etc.) • Perform customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies • Work closely with the Sales and Operations teams to track billing milestones and revenue realization • Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to receivables • Coordinate with banks for receipt tracking and reconciliation • Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements related to billing and collections • Assist in automation and process improvements within the AR function What will you need: • Graduate with a minimum of two years of experience • Prior experience in Accounts Receivable / Revenue / Collections • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and revenue recognition principles • Hands-on experience in financial reporting, reconciliation, and rectification entries • Strong proficiency in MS Excel • Good analytical, communication, and process-oriented mindset • Prior experience in handling high-growth environments (3X+ growth in a year preferred) • Experience in accounting/finance roles in startups is a plus • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Aggressive and interested in working in a stealth-mode ed-tech start-up where learning is immense • Strong ownership mindset and accountability • Demonstrate business acumen with strong organizational skills and strategic orientation What will you get: • Be a part of a fast-growing startup defining strategies for the growth of the company • Partner in building a global Ed-tech company impacting hundreds of thousands of lives • Phenomenal work environment with massive ownership and excellent growth opportunities • A young, dynamic, and passionate team • Industry-best perks Note: We work six days a week from the office.