Accounts Receivable – AR Staff Accountant

VARITE is looking for a qualified Accounts Receivable - AR Staff Accountant.

An American computer software company that offers a wide range of programs from web design tools, photo manipulation and vector creation, through video/audio editing, mobile app development, print layout and animation software.

Established in 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Title: Accounts Receivable - AR Staff Accountant
Location: Open to Lehi, UT or San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $35.21/hr on W2
Work Authorization: USC or GC

• Resolve issues across Enterprise and eCommerce platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Ensure issues are followed through to resolution, while identifying opportunities for broader process improvements.
• Analyse and review eCommerce payments and files (e.g., Credit Card, Pay Pal) to ensure automated system application. Investigate and act on unapplied items to ensure high-value settlements are accurately reported and reconciled.
• Post and apply multi-currency customer receipts to accounts daily. Investigate and resolve customer allocation queries promptly.
• Review and analyse payment files received via electronic banking systems. Identify trends or irregularities and proactively resolve issues impacting multi-currency payments across both Enterprise and eCommerce platforms.
• Manage a shared mailbox, triaging a wide variety of requests and inquiries efficiently.
• Support the team in achieving tight close timelines and ensure deliverables are met consistently.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with internal processes.
• Maintain strong attention to detail in a compliance-focused environment where adherence to procedures, processes, and SLAs is critical.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to a strong control environment within the Accounts Receivable function.
• Document processes and proactively maintain accurate and up-to-date procedural documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of GL and bank reconciliations.
• Regularly review aged bank reconciliations to ensure reconciling items are accurately reflected and cleared on a timely basis.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cash application and/or a similar accounting or analysis-based role
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Experience in analysing data sets and identifying issues and trends
• Experience with eCommerce payment application and accounting
• College degree is beneficial, but not mandatory
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Solid understanding of accounting entries
• Strong work ethic and organized, detail-oriented work style
• Energy, passion, and drive to deliver results
• Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to shifting priorities
  
  Initiative to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans:
  Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans:
  Access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.