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Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant

United StatescontractVerifiedPosted 28 Apr 2025

💰 $70,000/yr

About the role

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible extension or conversion)
Location: Lehi, UT 84043 (Hybrid)
Payrate: $35/hr. on W2

The Opportunity:
Account Receivable department is looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support the Accounts Receivable team. The position will report to the Accounts Receivable Manager. The primary focus of the position will be on the areas of reconciliation, issue resolution and analysis across multiple currencies and payment methods. This role will also involve application of cash, project support and process improvement which will require collaborating cross functionally.

What you'll do

Resolve issues across Enterprise and eCommerce platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Ensure issues are followed through to resolution, while identifying opportunities for broader process improvements.
Analyse and review eCommerce payments and files (e.g., Credit Card, PayPal) to ensure automated system application. Investigate and act on unapplied items to ensure high-value settlements are accurately reported and reconciled.
Post and apply multi-currency customer receipts to accounts daily. Investigate and resolve customer allocation queries promptly.
Review and analyse payment files received via electronic banking systems. Identify trends or irregularities and proactively resolve issues impacting multi-currency payments across both Enterprise and eCommerce platforms. Utilize tools such as High Radius for detailed investigation.
Manage a shared mailbox, triaging a wide variety of requests and inquiries efficiently.
Support the team in achieving tight close timelines and ensure deliverables are met consistently.
Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with internal processes.
Maintain strong attention to detail in a compliance-focused environment where adherence to procedures, processes, and SLAs is critical.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to a strong control environment within the Accounts Receivable function.
Document processes and proactively maintain accurate and up-to-date procedural documentation.
Assist in the preparation of GL, debtor, and bank reconciliations.
Regularly review aged bank and debtor reconciliations to ensure reconciling items are accurately reflected and cleared on a timely basis.

What's needed to succeed

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cash application and/or in a similar accounting or analysis-based role
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Experience in analysing data sets and identifying issues and trends
Experience with eCommerce payment application and accounting
A college degree is beneficial, but not mandatory
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Solid understanding of accounting entries
A strong work ethic and ability to work in an organized and detail-oriented manner
Energy, passion, and drive to deliver results
Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to shifting priorities
Initiative to work inde