MKS

Account Receivable (AR) Accountant

Malaysia Penang Batu Kawan Full time

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

The role supports day-to-day Accounts Receivable (AR) operations, including sales revenue recognition, invoicing, collections, account reconciliation, aging analysis, and reporting to ensure accurate financial records and timely collection of receivables.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Manage daily Accounts Receivable (AR) operations including invoicing, payment posting & etc.
  • Monitor AR aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts to ensure timely collections.
  • Perform credit control activities, including monitoring customer credit limits, assessing credit risk, and following up on overdue accounts to ensure timely collections.
  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment differences, and customer disputes.
  • Perform customer account reconciliations and maintain accurate AR records.
  • Handle intercompany transactions and perform monthly reconciliations.
  • Perform month-end closing tasks, including reconciliation of AR subledger to the General Ledger and bank reconciliations related to collections.
  • Prepare Service Tax (SST) reports and manage e-Invoicing processes within the ERP system in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Generate and analyze AR reports, including Aging, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and cash collection reports for management.
  • Work closely with Sales, Finance, and Customer Service teams to resolve customer queries and improve billing and collection processes.
  • Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Other duties:

  • Perform ad-hoc tasks and assignments as required by management.
  • Prepare additional reports and analysis to support month-end and quarterly reporting.
  • Assist with year-end audit and tax matters.
  • Support special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required such as e-invoicing implementation, system UAT & etc.

Skills You Bring:

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 - 4 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable or accounting functions.
  • Preferably experience with Oracle EBS, specifically in financial modules.
  • Practical knowledge of SST compliance and e-Invoicing processes is an advantage.
  • Experience in processing multi-currency transactions.
  • Experienced with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred skills:

  • Highly organized and focused, able to multi-task and manage workload to ensure that priorities are met.
  • Proactive, highly motivated and flexible
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.  MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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