Accounts Receivable Accountant

We are seeking a highly efficient, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable – Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The core and primary responsibility of this role is to fully own and manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR) processes for 2 entities.

This is a progressive role designed with a clear career growth pathway. Based on your proven performance and deeper understanding of our business dynamics, you will gradually be cross-trained and trusted with higher-level accounting responsibilities. These include general ledger accounting, assisting with financial statement preparation, coordinating quarterly/annual external audits. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious AR professional looking to transition into comprehensive corporate accounting.

• Lead and own the full-cycle Accounts Receivable (AR) process, including customer invoicing, payment processing (ACH, Wire, Checks), and accurate cash application.
• Monitor aging reports diligently, manage collections actively, and communicate professionally with clients to resolve billing variances and discrepancies.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations; maintain and reconcile AR sub-ledgers to the General Ledger (GL).
• Review and evaluate customer credit limits and streamline the onboarding process for new accounts.

• Gradually learn and assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparing basic journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with management to support quarterly and annual external audits.
• Participate in financial performance reviews by tracking budgeted vs. actual costs and supporting variance analysis.
• Assist with annual physical inventory counts.
• Perform other financial and administrative duties as assigned by management to support the growing needs of the business.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional accounting experience, with a strong, proven track record in full-cycle Accounts Receivable.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, sumifs). Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX / 365 or other major ERP systems (Net Suite, SAP) is highly preferred.
• Knowledge: Foundational knowledge of US GAAP and corporate financial reporting.
• Soft Skills & Growth Potential: Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and expand skills beyond traditional AR functions. Exceptional communication skills for professional client outreach and smooth cross-functional collaboration. Sharp attention to detail, highly organized, and capable of adapting to a fast-paced, evolving environment.