Accounts Receivable Accountant

Join the World's Fastest Growing Cargo Airline!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of customer billing, collections, account reconciliations, and financial reporting for our air cargo operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced aviation environment and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices for domestic and international air cargo services.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing in accordance with customer contracts, tariffs, and service agreements.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on outstanding invoices to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve billing discrepancies with customers and internal departments.
• Conduct audits of billing transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.
• Research and resolve payment variances, short payments, disputed invoices, and unapplied cash.
• Prepare aging reports and assist with collection activities.
• Reconcile customer statements and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account analyses.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to improve billing accuracy and process efficiency.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls and streamline accounts receivable functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience.
• Experience with billing, audits, reconciliations, and collections.
• Aviation, airline, logistics, freight forwarding, or air cargo experience is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software (experience with Paycor or similar systems is a plus).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cargo management systems or airline accounting systems.
• Knowledge of IATA cargo billing practices and transportation invoicing.
• Experience reconciling high-volume customer accounts.