Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Job Details

Job Location: LONG BEACH, CA 90807Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $68,640.00 - $78,579.00 SalaryJob Shift: Day

POSITION TITLE:      Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable

FLSA STATUS:         Exempt

This is not a remote position.

 

 

Hiring Range: $68,640 to $78,579

Note: New hires are placed within the hiring range based on their qualifications, experience, and alignment with the internal equity of existing staff members.  Exceptions are considered only in rare cases where a candidate possesses highly specialized skills or expertise that are difficult to find in the market and are directly aligned with the position description.

 

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, with Option to Add Dependents. 

• 401(k) with Match. 

• Long Term Disability. 

• Life Insurance

• Medical and Dependent Care FSA 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Corporate Controller and Accounting Manager, the Accounts Receivable (AR) Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing the company’s billing, cash applications, collections, and related financial reporting. This role will also support the development and implementation of strategies to optimize accounts receivable processes, improve cash flow, and strengthen internal controls.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·    Prepare accurate invoices and timely billing.

• Timely deposit of all checks received.

• Timely recording of deposits and other bank transactions.

•  Accurate application of cash collections to the appropriate accounts.

• Perform monthly fee reconciliations between Parent and subsidiaries accounts.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to billing, cash application, and collections.

• Generate and Analyze AR aging reports with relevant comments for financial and management reporting.

• Proactively follow up on all past-due balances.

• Perform weekly reconciliation of disbursement/reimbursement related to Predevelopment, Construction, and stable property advances.

• Maintain accurate and organized records of all AR transactions.

• Collaborate with internal and external teams (e.g. Asset Management Department or Property Management) to ensure accuracy and efficiency of receivables.

• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting.

• Support audit and tax return preparation.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and industry standards.

• Recommend and help implement process improvement to optimize AR efficiency and internal controls.

• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• GAAP accounting and Internal Controls.

• Accounts receivable processes, billing, collections, and cash applications.

• General Ledger functions and reconciliations.

• Revenue recognition and aging schedules.

• Real Estate accounting practices and standards.

• Compliance, tax, audit, and financial reporting practices.

• Bank Reconciliations

• Nonprofit and Affordable Housing practices and standards, preferred.

 

 

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