Accounts Receivable Associate

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$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

The Accounts Receivable Associate is responsible for supporting the daily accounts receivable function, including invoicing, cash application, collections support, and maintaining accurate customer account records. This role partners closely with the Accounts Receivable Supervisor and the accounting team to ensure timely cash receipts and accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices accurately and timely
• Collaborate with client management team to setup customer profiles, create and update invoices
• Client onboarding (include not limited to portal registrations, complete & provide vendor/supplier forms as requested)
• Receive customer payments & investigate as needed
• Monitor customer accounts and assist with collection efforts on past-due balances
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash
• Maintain accurate and organized AR records and customer documentation
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances
• Coordinate with internal teams (client leads (& teams) and operations ) to resolve billing issues
• Track and manage customer advances, reimbursable expenses including markups and other fee types
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to the AR Supervisor
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to AR
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits
• Reporting & Analysis:
  Creating analysis reports and providing data for management
• Policy & Process Improvement:
  Reviewing and updating credit policies, implementing collection strategies, and identifying ways to automate tasks
• Identify and maintain discretion with sensitive and confidential information
• Miscellaneous tasks (include not limited pull expense backups, bank deposits (etc))

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred)
• 2+ years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and AR processes
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems, preferably Quickbooks Desktop and Netsuite
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

The Lede Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. With dedicated Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Social Impact divisions, we work with our clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, media, campaigns and partnerships. Our service offerings draw on our expertise, relationships, and resources, which enable us to exceed client expectations and ultimately, deliver results.

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