Sprout Solutions is hiring a
Finance & Accounting Associate

Summary

The Accounting Associate is responsible for bookkeeping, credit, and collection functions. They will establish and maintain relationships with customers, collaborate with sales teams, analyze financial statements, implement effective collection strategies, generate reports, and comply with company policies. The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy or a similar course, 1-2 years of experience as a Credit & Collection officer, proficiency in Accounting software (Quickbooks, Xero, or NetSuite), excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and a keen eye for details. The applicant must be willing to work on a hybrid setup.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accountancy or a similar course
• 1 – 2 years proven experience as a Credit & Collection officer or similar role in a reputable organization
• Adept in Accounting software (Quickbooks, Xero, or NetSuite)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Organized, team player and can work with minimum supervision
• Must be keen to details and possesses dynamic personality
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, credit risk assessment, and collection strategies

Responsibilities

• The Accounting Associate position is responsible for bookkeeping and handling Credit & Collection functions
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers to ensure timely payments and address any concerns or inquiries
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve issues related to credit and collections
• Evaluate creditworthiness of new and existing customers by analyzing financial statements, credit reports, and payment histories
• Implement and execute effective collection strategies to reduce overdue accounts and minimize bad debt
• Communicate with customers to negotiate payment plans and resolve disputes in a professional and diplomatic manner
• Generate and analyze regular reports on accounts receivable, aging, and collection performance
• Ensure compliance with the company's credit policies and procedures
• Journalize and post to Xero/NetSuite of daily transactions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions, payment arrangements, and collection efforts

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants must be willing to work on a hybrid set-up (combination of WFH and work onsite)

Benefits

Not specified