Accounts Receivable Specialist / Saff Accountant

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist / Staff Accountant is responsible for billing, accounts receivable (A/R), cash reconciliation, collections, new customer approval and processing, and reconciling general ledger account balances.

Essential Responsibilities:

Create timely and accurate customer billings.

Responsible for all Request to Invoice and special billings, including project and grant billings.

Improve cash flow from efficient collection process and improved communications.

Perform cash applications, resolve customer billing issues, reconcile accounts and discrepancies, and post journal entries as needed.

Perform daily reconciliation of all cash accounts and prepare daily bank deposits.

Calculate and post receipts to the appropriate g/l accounts and verify details of transactions, such as funds received and total account balances.

Generate and maintain an accurate AR Aging and provide notes/comments for management review.

Provides management with business credit reports for potential/new/existing customers/partners and setup new customers in Great Plains.

Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of the AR subledger to the general ledger generate AR reports as assigned by Management.

Responsible for generating, maintaining, and daily publishing of the feedstock report.

Assist with Month-end close for all cash related transactions, sales transactions, and recurring accruals.

Perform special projects and new tasks as assigned by management.

Assist and perform AP functions as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

General office duties, filing, answering phones, etc.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Accounting or related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position, public accounting preferred.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge of accounting software is required; Great Plains experience is preferred. Must have technical aptitude to navigate Great Plains software with minimal training.

Ability to multi-task with high degree of accuracy.

Ability to bring projects to successful completion.

Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.

Must be resourceful, inquisitive, and able to retain training.

Must have excellent communications skills.

Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Full-time