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Accounts Receivable Accountant
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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).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
- Prepare, process, and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely.
- Post and apply customer payments, including checks, ACH payments, wire transfers, and credit card transactions.
- Maintain accurate customer account balances and transaction records.
- Reconcile customer accounts and research discrepancies.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding and past-due balances.
- Communicate with customers regarding invoices, account balances, payment status, and discrepancies.
- Prepare customer statements and provide supporting documentation as requested.
- Research and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies.
- Process customer credits, adjustments, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Assist with collections activities and maintain appropriate documentation of collection efforts.
- Reconcile the accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger.
- Assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures.
- Assist with bank and account reconciliations as needed.
- Maintain organized records and supporting documentation for audit purposes.
- Ensure accounts receivable transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company accounting policies.
- Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and other internal departments to resolve customer account issues.
- Assist with process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and timely collection of receivables.
- Perform other accounting duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Accounts Receivable, Accounting, or related experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks is required.
- Experience with Salesforce is Preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable and general accounting principles.
- Experience with invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, and collections.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal departments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Preferred Experience
- Experience working in a high-volume accounts receivable environment.
- Experience processing ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card payments.
- Experience with customer account reconciliations.
- Experience preparing and reviewing accounts receivable aging reports.
- Experience with collections and customer account follow-up.
- Experience assisting with month-end and year-end close.
- Experience working with internal and external auditors.
- Manufacturing, flooring, construction, distribution, or similar industry experience is a plus.
Key qualities:
- Detail-oriented
- Dependable
- Accountable
- Organized
- Professional
- Analytical
- Strong communicator
- Team player
- Self-motivated
- Strong computer and accounting-system skills Equal Opportunity Employer American Harlequin is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay:
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick timeWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance