What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Accountant position at Inox Solar Americas LLC?
About Inox Solar Americas
Inox Solar Americas LLC operates a large-scale solar module manufacturing facility in Greenville, North Carolina, producing high-performance Gamma Series Monofacial and Vega Series Bifacial PV modules built on advanced N-Type technology, with approximately 3 GW of annual production capacity. The company is part of Inox Clean Energy Ltd and the INOXGFL Group, a global renewable energy platform, and represents one of the larger recent investments in domestic U.S. solar manufacturing. We're building the finance and accounting function to match the scale of that growth — starting with this role.
Position Summary
The AR Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, credit management, and cash application. This role ensures accurate and timely revenue recognition, manages customer credit risk, and partners with sales, supply chain, and plant leadership to support the company's financial health.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full AR cycle: invoicing, collections, deductions, and cash application
- Oversee credit evaluations and set customer credit limits in line with company policy
- Monitor aging reports and drive reduction of past-due balances and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
- Lead, train, and develop AR staff; assign workloads and review performance
- Partner with Sales and Customer Service to resolve billing disputes and short-pays
- Reconcile AR sub-ledger to the general ledger monthly
- Prepare AR aging, bad debt reserve analysis, and cash forecasting reports for leadership
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements
- Support month-end/year-end close processes related to revenue and receivables
- Manage customer master data, terms, and contract billing requirements
- Coordinate with logistics/shipping teams to ensure accurate billing tied to shipments and delivery terms (especially relevant for large industrial/solar equipment shipments)
- Support external audits by providing AR documentation and analysis
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities in the AR/collections cycle
- Assist with customer contract review as it relates to payment terms and billing structure
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 years of accounts receivable/credit and collections experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or management role
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for customer-facing collections work
Preferred:
- Experience in solar, renewable energy, or clean tech manufacturing
- CPA, CMA or similar certification
- Experience with letters of credit, export documentation, or international customer billing (common in solar/industrial sales)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))
- The opportunity to help build the finance function of a rapidly scaling, globally backed U.S. solar manufacturer
- Career growth as the Greenville facility and broader Inox Clean Energy platform continue to expand
Equal Opportunity Employer
Inox Solar Americas LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.