Senior Staff Accountant at French-American Chamber of Commerce - Texas Senior Staff Accountant at French-American Chamber of Commerce - Texas in Fort Worth, Texas Posted in about 22 hours ago.

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full-time This role is responsible for overseeing and executing the Company's accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections, deductions management, account reconciliations, and month-end close responsibilities. The Senior Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable ensures accurate revenue recording, timely collections, and compliance with Company policies and internal controls. The role acts as a key finance partner to Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and external customers while supporting cash flow optimization and maintaining strong customer relationships. Daily interaction with customers, employees, and management is required, and a high level of professionalism is expected at all times. Duties and Responsibilities Accounts Receivable Owns the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and customer account management Ensures timely and accurate processing of customer invoices and credit memos Monitors customer aging reports and proactively follows up on overdue balances Investigates and resolves customer deductions, disputes, short payments, and unapplied cash Coordinates with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve billing discrepancies Maintains accurate customer account records and ensures proper documentation retention Reviews customer credit limits and escalates collection risks as needed Prepares weekly aging analysis and collection reporting for management Supports bad debt reserve analysis and accounts receivable forecasting Ensure compliance with Company policies, internal controls, and revenue recognition requirements General Finance Supports month-end close activities related to accounts receivable and revenue accounting Prepares and posts journal entries related to cash receipts, accruals, and AR adjustments Performs and reviews balance sheet account reconciliations Assists with revenue analysis and variance explanations Maintains historical accounting records and supporting documentation Supports external and internal audit requests related to AR and revenue transactions Provides ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and accounting support to management as requested Process Improvement & Controls Identifies opportunities to improve AR processes, reporting, and internal controls Supports automation and standardization initiatives across receivable processes Enhances efficiency in collections, cash application, and dispute resolution Assists in developing and documenting procedures related to accounts receivable activities Cross-Functional Collaboration Partners with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to improve customer experience and cash collections Acts as a point of contact for customers regarding invoicing and payment inquiries Supports finance leadership with working capital and cash flow initiatives Competencies Excellent attention to detail Strong ability to utilize analytical and critical thinking skills Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities Curious and eager to learn within a fast-paced, growing finance organization Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Self-motivated with ability to work independently Effective written and verbal communication skills Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong Accounts Receivable exposure Experience with collections, deductions management, and cash applications required Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and month-end close processes Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including strong Excel proficiency Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently Strong communication and customer service skills Experience in healthcare, medical device, manufacturing, or distribution environments is a plus Work Environment Indoors, in an office environment, with temperature control. No adverse environmental conditions expected. Physical Demands Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.