Accounts Receivable Specialist (m/w/d)

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the company's incoming payments, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure timely collection from clients. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering excellent service to both internal teams and external customers.

Accountabilities

• Billing & Invoicing: Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices in accordance with contracts and agreed terms
• Collections Management: Monitor outstanding balances, follow up with clients regarding overdue accounts, and ensure timely receipt of payments
• Cash Application: Record and allocate incoming payments accurately to customer accounts
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Reporting: Generate accounts receivable aging reports, cash collection forecasts, and other financial reports as required
• Customer Support: Respond to client inquiries regarding invoices, statements, and payment issues
• Documentation: Maintain organized records of invoices, receipts, and communications with clients.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve billing, collection, and reporting processes
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, project, and finance teams to ensure accurate customer account management
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Team Leadership: Oversee and provide guidance to the Accounts Receivable Clerks, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong experience in accounts receivable, billing, or credit control
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and receivables processes
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and MS Excel
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.