Accountant I

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply customer payments accurately and timely to accounts receivable balances.
• Review and research unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, and short payments.
• Analyze and process customer credits, deductions, refunds, and adjustments according to company policies.
• Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate account balances and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Investigate billing issues and collaborate with customers, sales teams, and internal departments to resolve payment-related concerns.
• Monitor aging reports and assist with collection efforts when necessary.
• Prepare and maintain documentation supporting account reconciliations, credit memos, and payment transactions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
• Generate and maintain AR reports and provide analysis to management as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2 years of accounts receivable, cash application, or accounting experience preferred.
• Understanding of accounts receivable processes, account reconciliations, and billing and/or collections.
• Experience applying customer payments through ACH, wire transfers, checks, lockbox, and credit card transactions.
• Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.