Accounts Payable Associate

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Associate
Location: Hyderabad, India (Must Work U.S. Business Hours)
 

Job Type: Full-Time

About KiddeFenwal

KiddeFenwal is a global leader in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Through our trusted brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—we deliver certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Our Fenwal Controls business supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India), we are committed to protecting lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets worldwide. Learn more at

Our Purpose

We protect lives and livelihoods through innovation, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to excellence. Integrity, safety, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Accounts Receivable (AR) Associate to join our Shared Services team. In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end AR processes, ensuring proactive collections and strong customer communication. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This position requires excellent English communication skills and the ability to work during U.S. business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and monitor customer invoices and payments accurately across multiple entities and accounting systems.
• Reconcile AR subledger with the general ledger and investigate any discrepancies.
• Perform proactive collections efforts through professional communication (email and phone), ensuring timely receipt of payments.
• Investigate and resolve issues such as short payments, chargebacks and unapplied cash.
• Identify underlying causes of delayed payments; working with internal teams or customers to resolve.
• Perform credit analysis accurately and efficiently identifying risky accounts.
• Detailed tracking of deadlines and prioritizing follow-ups with customers.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer account information.
• Prepare aging reports and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Billing, Customer Support) to resolve account issues.
• Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the Shared Services function.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.

Qualifications:
 

Education:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 4+ years of relevant accounts receivable experience, preferably in a shared services or multinational environment.
• Familiarity with Dun and Bradstreet report and be able to perform credit analysis accurately and efficiently.
• Experience working with global customers and multi-currency transactions.
• Experience using ERP systems (JD Edwards, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, etc.) is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards for accuracy and completeness.
• Sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of AR processes and accounting principles.
• Comfortable handling high transaction volumes with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software tools.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service mindset.
• Must be able to work full-time during U.S. business hours (EST).