65718055235 - Accounts Receivable
Somewhere
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote part time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Accounts Receivable Lead
Department:Finance & Operations
Position Type:Full-Time (Remote)
Position Overview
TheAccounts Receivable Leadoversees Accounts Receivable, Billing, and related Customer Service functions. This role ensures accurate billing and collections, supports a consistent customer experience, and coordinates with Finance, Sales Operations, and Lot Operations to resolve customer and account-related issues.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Customer Service
* Lead and support the Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Customer Service team.
* Assign priorities, monitor performance, and provide ongoing training and feedback.
* Oversee customer communications and serve as the primary escalation point for complex customer and billing issues.
* Ensure consistent customer service standards and timely response times.
Billing, Collections & Account Management
* Oversee daily and weekly billing, invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliation.
* Monitor A/R aging and collections and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding balances.
* Review and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer account concerns.
* Ensure customer accounts and required documentation, including COIs, POs, and payment information, are accurate and current.
* Support month-end close, reporting, reconciliations, and customer statements.
Sales Operations & Compliance
* Support reservation and contract continuity by ensuring required customer documentation is complete.
* Oversee citation billing, tracking, and related customer follow-up.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure established billing, customer service, and compliance processes are followed.
* Support Zendesk and other customer service workflows as needed.
Cross-Department Collaboration
* Partner with Operations, Finance, Sales Operations, and other departments to resolve customer and account-related issues.
* Identify opportunities to improve billing, customer service, and cross-functional processes.
Hybrid & After-Hours Support
* Provide designated after-hours and weekend customer service and reservation support.
* Monitor and respond to time-sensitive customer calls, emails, and Zendesk requests.
* Resolve routine requests and escalate urgent or complex issues as appropriate.
* Document after-hours activity and provide clear handoffs for unresolved items.
* Note: After-hours responsibilities are expected to require less than four (4) hours of active work per day.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience:Previous experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or customer service.
* Leadership:Proven experience leading or supervising a team.
* Core Skills:Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.
* Problem Solving:Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve issues independently.
* Tech Stack:Proficiency with Google Workspace and billing/account management systems;RentalWorksandZendeskexperience preferred.
* Confidentiality:Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling customer and financial information.
* Flexibility:Flexible availability for designated after-hours, weekend, and holiday support as assigned.
Work Location & Schedule Structure
* Combination of scheduled business hours and designated after-hours support.
* Regular daytime responsibilities are performed during scheduled business hours.
* Includes designated after-hours, weekend, and holiday customer service coverage as needed (requiring less than 4 hours of active work per day during coverage windows).
* Employee must maintain appropriate availability and responsiveness during assigned coverage periods.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →