Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist I at AECOM · Bengaluru

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Job brief

· Performing end-to-end cash application activities for AECOM entities on specified region.

· Follow established policies, procedures, and management guidance.

· Manage the daily cash applications activities ensuring timeliness and meeting all required SLA.

· Work closely with the team, team lead/manager and relevant offshore and onshore teams within O2C Tower in reaching goals and accomplishing the team vision.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Process and reconcile account receivables and remittances
• Work closely with customer and stakeholder teams to identify
  customers’ requirements and provide solutions. Collaborates with the collection and billing group for non-applied
  payments. Communicate to Accounts Payable Payroll, GL team for all
  non-AR transactions.
• Prepare end of day reports such as daily collections, bank reconciliation
• Perform periodic audits of the general ledger and other financial documents
• Address payment issues like double payments or other discrepancies (overpayments, short payments, forex adjustments, etc.)
• Process refund internally (supplier) and externally (client refunds)
• Unallocated payments research and identification
• Mailbox management
• Process monthly netting requests, monitor factoring payments, invoice offsets
• Perform month end closing of current AR period and opening of new period
• Engage in collection management processes as necessary

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent relevant courses.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of accounting standards and procedures and internal controls.
• Proven experience as a cash applications or similar role
• Excellent skills in investigating/researching payment history/details
• Knowledge of billing procedures and collections
• Working knowledge of MS Office and databases
• Comfortable working with targets
• Patience and ability to manage stress
• Able to handle difficult or irate stakeholders
• Problem-solving skills
• Very keen to details
• Ability to work independently and contribute to broader team objectives
• Ability to multitask and manage time amid multiple deadlines

Additional Information

• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of positions within the organization.Good verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate in a clear, constructive, and professional manner.Strengthen relationships by creating and maintaining communication with internal/external stakeholders and/or team members; understand needs, resolve issues, and meet expectations.Cultural adaptability to cater clients in different regions.Actively look for ways to improve current process and ways of workingTeam playerAmendable to work extended working hours on critical days (e.g. fiscal month end/quarter end/year end), Region Holidays and Weekends as needed.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, and service recognition awards.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.