About this Junior Accountant - Accounts Receivable (AR) role at Saviynt
We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Operations team. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of customer billing, collections, and cash applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving smooth receivables management, working directly with customers, internal stakeholders, and third-party
billing platforms. Person will play a key role in safeguarding cash flow, minimizing aged receivables, and maintaining strong customer relationships through responsive and professional communication.
The Order-to-Cash (O2C) team is responsible for supporting Saviynt's revenue operations by ensuring customer contracts are accurately translated into sales orders, invoices, collections, and financial reporting. The team partners closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Revenue Accounting, Customer Success, and Finance to drive operational excellence, support scalable growth, and maintain strong financial controls across the customer lifecycle.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
● Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, account statements, payment status, remittance details, and other accounts receivable matters.
● Support collection efforts by following up on assigned customer accounts, coordinating with internal teams to resolve disputes, payment delays, and billing discrepancies, and escalating high-risk balances when appropriate.
● Monitor and manage customer invoice activity across third-party platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Taulia), ensuring timely issue resolution and payment processing.
● Perform daily cash application activities, reconcile customer payments to open invoices, and investigate unapplied cash or payment discrepancies.
● Maintain accurate customer account records, including contact information, payment preferences, and collection-related documentation.
● Support month-end close activities by ensuring accurate cash postings, reconciliations, and clean accounts receivable records.
● Prepare and distribute AR reporting, aging analyses, flash reports, and collection status updates to provide visibility into receivable performance and collection risks.
WHAT YOU BRING
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
● Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and customer billing/payment platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, or Taulia.
● Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
● Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
● Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across Finance, Sales, Operations, and customer-facing teams.
