Accounts Receivable Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities while supporting accurate financial reporting and month-end close. This position will be responsible for customer invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, collections, and resolving billing discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

• Apply customer payments, including ACH, wire, check, and credit card transactions.

• Reconcile customer accounts and the accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger.

• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, unapplied cash, credit balances, and billing issues.

• Monitor AR aging reports and follow up on past-due balances.

• Partner with customers and internal departments to resolve outstanding receivable issues.

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to accounts receivable.

• Assist with month-end close and ensure AR balances are accurately reflected in the general ledger.

• Process credit memos, account adjustments, and customer refunds when necessary.

• Maintain accurate customer records, payment documentation, and supporting schedules.

• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting AR documentation.

• Identify opportunities to improve billing, cash application, and collection processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience preferred.

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

• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage, or similar systems is beneficial.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and account reconciliation.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to research and resolve account discrepancies.

• Effective communication skills when working with customers and internal teams.

Pay Details: $56,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Will Stevens

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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