Staff Accountant​/Credit and Collection Analyst

Staff Accountant / Credit and Collection Analyst

(Hampton, NH)

SUMMARY
:
Performs duties in support of the Accounting Manager with both GL and Accounts Receivable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
:

STAFF ACCOUNTANT
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• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Assist in month end closing of GL to prepare financial statements
• Preparation/distribution of monthly reporting package
• Assist in weekly pPayroll
• Analysis of inventory balances and adjustments
• Cash forecasting
• Backup and review of credit card transactions, processes charges and refunds
• Review and verify monthly sales commissions to Sales Representatives
• Verifying and reporting of sales tax
• Assist in annual / rolling budget and forecast
• Assist with cash application of receivables
• Backup for daily invoicing and AP vouchering

CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS
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• Investigate and verify financial status and reputation of prospective customers applying for credit and recommended approval or rejection of applications
• Establish, monitor and update credit limits with the approval of the Accounting Manager/Controller
• Manage customer credit including approve customer orders on “credit hold.” Or placing accounts on “hard hold” depending on the credit situation
• Collection of unpaid invoices / reconciling any invoice disputes
• Work with the Accounting Manager to acquire tax certificates for the applicable customers, and review tax status
• Interact with Sales Representatives and various inter-company departments to exchange information and communicate collection follow-up with customer to resolve disputes derived from pricing, invoicing, and returns
• Assist with bad debt analysis and DSO calculation

QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
:

• 4 year college degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 2/4 years of progressive business experience, appropriate with the above responsibilities, as a credit and collections person or business/financial analyst or staff accountant.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Good command of the English language and ability to communicate (written and verbal) with all levels of customer and company personnel.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to utilize above high school level math.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to persuade customer personnel to make appropriate payments.

QA Technology Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).