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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$73,113 / year median in Missouri
-0% projected decline
Job Description
- Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting documents and related information.
- Pull all banking Lockbox, ACH, and Wire payment information.
- Apply payments received to appropriate invoices by verifying transaction information from various sources.
- Being detail oriented and accuracy is highly important.
- Verifies posting information by reconciling transactions.
- Researching account posting and payments back up information for collection team members such as short pays and tax deductions.
- Resolves account payment discrepancies by investigating documentation and researching tax exemption information.
- Maintain detailed notes of discrepancies in payments - short pays, over payments, duplicate payments, etc.
- Secures financial information by completing database backup spreadsheets.
- Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
- Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
- Obtaining information from other cash posters to ensure records are complete, accurate, and accounts receivable by ledgers/journals are up to date.
- Scan and saving all documents in the appropriate folders.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills Cash postings, Accounts receivable Top Skills Details Cash postings,Accounts receivable Additional Skills & Qualifications Receivable Qualifications and Skills
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of B2B AR/Cash App experience (Cash, Check, CC, EFT and Lock Bock payments)
- Demonstrates high degree of accuracy, strong organization skills, attention to detail, with timely follow through.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.
- Ability to prioritize work and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to convey detailed or important information to team members and management.
- Working with the collections department to review accounts and client payments.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and ask questions uncertain about what is needed with certain posting situations.
- Must demonstrate Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Word/Excel/Outlook, and payer portals.
- Good judgement and problem-solving skills
- Ability to employ deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills.
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work with a positive attitude and be team player.
- Proficiency in mathematics
- Previous collections experience is a plus Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.