Staff Accountant

Position Summary

As a Staff Accountant with a focus in Accounts Receivable, you will be responsible for providing superior service to internal and external customers for accounts receivable payment and adjustment processing, applying accounting principles to daily activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the organization's financial goals.

Position Duties

• Process customer payments and adjustments accurately, timely and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing accounts receivable data.
• Participate in the month-end closing process, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, account reconciliations and other accounting tasks related to accounts receivable.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts receivable function.  Maintain policies and procedures as processes change.
• Respond timely and accurately to and resolve requests from internal and external customers.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:   

• 1-2 years or more of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting roles.

Knowledge:   

• Understanding of GAAP and accounting operations; good technical skills including Excel and experience with ERP and other financial reporting systems.

Skills:             

• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Service minded work ethic and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.