AR Specialist/ Junior Accountant

Client Overview

This company is a comprehensive zero-waste oil recycling business servicing commercial kitchens. It has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Environmental Services industry, emphasizing growth, discipline, and operational excellence.

Role Summary

The AR Specialist/Junior Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and collections. This hands-on role requires accuracy, consistency, and strong ownership of transactional processes, working closely with senior accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customer invoices with proper documentation.
• Create and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy of payment terms and methods.
• Reconcile customer and vendor invoice discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Support the collections process, including following up on past-due accounts.
• Perform data entry with a high level of speed and accuracy.
• Assist senior accountants with daily accounting operations.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
• Handle overflow incoming phone calls and route appropriately.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on accounting experience, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and collections.
• Minimum of 2 years of consistent, daily use of accounting software (QuickBooks Online or similar).
• Proven experience with daily data entry and maintaining accuracy.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and transactional workflows.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines in a structured environment.

Preferred Skills

• Associate degree in Accounting.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Reliable and detail-focused.
• Organized and dependable.
• Comfortable working within established accounting systems and procedures.
• Strong phone presence with excellent English.
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information.
• Scrappy, decisive, gritty, and humble.

Compensation

Competitive package.

Location & Work Arrangement

Remote South Africa - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST). (2pm-11pm SAST)