Accounts Receivable Accountant

Emma – The Sleep Company

. Own the end-to-end accounts receivable cycle for one market, from billing to cash collection.

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeLisbon • PortugalJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the end-to-end accounts receivable cycle, including billing, collections, and revenue recognition, while ensuring compliance and effective communication with clients and internal teams.

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Accounts Receivable ManagementBilling and CollectionsRevenue RecognitionCredit ControlKPI Reporting

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ManagementOrder-to-Cash CycleMonth-End ClosingDebt CollectionPayment NegotiationProcess ImprovementData AnalysisAging Report ManagementDSO Reporting

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingStructured ThinkingPrioritizationClear CommunicationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingMaster’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

B2B EnvironmentWholesaleCredit ControlComplianceStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end accounts receivable cycle for one market, from billing to cash collection.
Lead collections and credit control, managing overdue balances, payment reminders and disputes with clients and external BPO partners.
Own accurate and complete revenue recognition and contribute to timely, reliable month-end closing.
Manage the ticket-based inquiry flow, ensuring requests are assigned, followed up and resolved promptly.
Report on total debt, DSO, biggest debtors, average time to pay and collected debt.
Drive KPIs including Aging over 15 days, Backlog Recovery, Collection Effectiveness Index and Total Overdue.
Build relationships with clients and internal teams and lead meetings with Sales on debts, market dynamics and recovery priorities.
Identify and implement accounts receivable process improvements while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations.
Report to the Accounts Receivable Manager and collaborate with Wholesale EU, Operations, Customer Excellence and Controlling.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or a related field.
2+ years of experience in accounting operations, accounts receivable, billing, collections or credit control, ideally within a B2B or wholesale environment.
Hands-on experience in billing and customer contact, within credit control or collections, with ability to negotiate payments with clients.
Strong understanding of the full order-to-cash cycle and solid accounting knowledge, including revenue recognition and month-end closing practices.
Autonomous and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Structured thinking, prioritization, ability to connect debts, clients and markets, and clear communication with stakeholders at every level.
Fluent in English; French highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to create real impact, take ownership and accountability, and drive meaningful change.
Continuous learning and development through hands-on experience, mentoring, formal training, and access to tools such as our Learning Hub and Nilo.
A collaborative community of smart, driven people where you learn, contribute, and connect, every day and through team events.
A global environment, working daily with diverse perspectives across 4 offices and 70+ nationalities.
Private Health Insurance and 24 vacation days per year, with 1 extra day per year worked (until a limit of 29 days per year).
A flexible hybrid setup with up to 22 remote days per quarter.
A modern, pet-friendly office in Parque das Nações, Lisbon.