Senior Executive - Accounts Receivable & Payable
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Persistent Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 23 sequential quarters of growth with $422.5M in Q3 FY26 revenue, up 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. Our 26,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We won the 2025 ISG Star of Excellence? Award for AI and Data Excellence and were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data, Analytics and AI Services PE?� Assessment 2025.
Location: Gurugram, India
Years of Experience: 5 to 8 Years
About Position
The Senior Executive ? AR/AP will oversee the daily operations of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, vendor payments, reconciliations, and maintenance of accurate financial records. This role requires effective collaboration with customers, vendors, project teams, procurement, and finance stakeholders to address billing and payment-related issues.
What You'll Do
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Prepare, validate, and process customer invoices in line with contractual terms and billing schedules.
- Ensure accurate and timely billing for Time & Materials (T&M), Fixed Price, Managed Services, and milestone-based engagements.
- Track outstanding receivables and proactively follow up on overdue customer payments.
- Monitor AR ageing and escalate long-pending or disputed invoices for resolution.
- Coordinate with project managers and business teams for billing inputs, approvals, timesheets, milestones, and supporting documentation.
- Perform customer account reconciliations and resolve payment or invoice discrepancies.
- Record and reconcile customer receipts and assist with cash-application activities.
- Maintain accurate billing and collection trackers and provide periodic AR status reports.
- Support month-end closing and revenue/billing reconciliation activities.
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Review and process vendor invoices ensuring completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation.
- Validate invoices against purchase orders, contracts, approvals, and applicable commercial terms.
- Coordinate with procurement and business teams to resolve PO, invoice, and payment discrepancies.
- Prepare and track vendor payments according to approved payment terms.
- Perform vendor account and statement reconciliations.
- Track outstanding AP items and ensure timely closure of pending invoices.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for AP transactions.
- Support employee reimbursement and expense-processing activities where applicable.
Reconciliation & Financial Controls
- Perform periodic AR/AP ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Ensure transactions are recorded accurately in the appropriate accounting periods.
- Maintain supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
- Follow organizational finance controls, approval matrices, and accounting procedures.
- Support preparation of AR/AP MIS, ageing reports, payment trackers, and reconciliation reports.
Mandatory Skills
- Strong experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations.
- Good understanding of customer invoicing, vendor invoicing, collections, payments, and reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of General Ledger (GL) and basic accounting principles.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and reconciliation of large datasets.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to financial accuracy.
- Ability to independently follow up with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a fast-paced environment with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Expertise You'll Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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