Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of Accounts Receivable accountant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities
· Complete accounting and reporting activities in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and prescribed accounting policies and/or the financial procedures of the organization
· Responsible for sales and A/R accounting, including revenue recognition, payment application, return/refund accounting, account reconciliation
· Complete daily invoicing accurately and timely
· Interface with the Customer Service, Sales, and Warehouse teams to troubleshoot and resolve customer order discrepancies
· Generate complete and accurate customer account statements for end of month procedures and communicate open balances
· Collection management and resolution of outstanding invoices from past due accounts
· Prepare regular reports for receivables for detail trend analysis
· Periodically review receivables balance with Accounting Manager and Controller
· Contribute ideas on streamlining processes and best practices implementation for operations and accounting
· Perform pre-sale credit risk evaluation and credit approval decisions
· Update client account records based on payment or contact information
EDUCATION
· Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance/Business
Qualifications
· 3 or more years of experience in public accounting or private industry accounting
· Basic knowledge of GAAP
· Highly developed organizational skills and attention to details
· Strong communication skills, customer service focused and team player
· Able to meet strict deadlines and work with minimal supervision
· Ability to work well under pressure and take ownership of A/R functions
· Ability to shift gears and reprioritize tasks as required
· Ability to work efficiently with Excel spreadsheets, handle large amounts of data
· Assist the Accounting Manager with special projects as required