Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Financial Reporting

Pay Rate: $21 –$23.97/hr, paid weekly
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Location:

onsite - Alpharetta, GA 30005
Duration: 1-Year Contract

Support the Accounts Receivable team by applying customer payments, reconciling accounts, resolving payment discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Apply customer payments accurately and timely to accounts receivable balances.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, and short payments.
• Process customer credits, deductions, refunds, and adjustments in accordance with company policies.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve outstanding balance discrepancies.
• Investigate billing issues and collaborate with customers, sales teams, and internal departments to resolve payment concerns.
• Monitor aging reports and assist with collection efforts as needed.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for account reconciliations, credit memos, and payment transactions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Assist with month-end accounts receivable closing activities.
• Generate accounts receivable reports and provide analysis as needed.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounts receivable, cash application, or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable processes, account reconciliations, billing, and collections.
• Experience processing customer payments through ACH, wire transfers, checks, lockbox, and credit card transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.