AR Accountant

Job Title:

AR Accountant

Reports To:

Accounting Manager

Work Location:

This position is Full-Time and 100% On-Site in Norcross, Georgia 30093

Seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant with strong accounting foundations and experience managing the full AR cycle. This role combines accounting-focused AR responsibilities including month-end close, reconciliations, and accurate transaction recording—with operational AR duties such as dispute resolution, credit memos, follow-up collections, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of AR accounting, strong reconciliation skills, and the ability to ensure subledgers tie accurately to the general ledger, while also maintaining productive customer and intercompany relationships.

• Accounting & Month-End Close
  • Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparing accruals, schedules, journal entries, and reporting.
  • Reconcile the AR subledger to the general ledger, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all balances.
  • Accurately record all AR-related transactions in the ERP system (invoices, payments, credit memos, write-offs, allowances, adjustments).
  • Reconcile and clear intercompany AP/AR balances, ensuring proper setup of customer master data and alignment across entities.
  • Apply strong understanding of debit/credit accounting, including proper accounting treatment for:
    • Credit memos
    • Refunds
    • Intercompany transactions
    • Allowance for doubtful accounts
  • Ensure subledger integrity, identifying and resolving discrepancies and reconciling aged balances.
• Collections & Customer Account Management
  • Lead proactive collection efforts, conducting dunning activities and following up with domestic and international customers to drive timely payment of open invoices.
  • Monitor aging reports and past-due receivables (31 days), documenting collection notes and escalating issues appropriately.
  • Research and resolve complex billing issues, payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and customer disputes.
  • Process and validate customer credit memos and investigate irregularities in customer accounts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve billing issues, customer disputes, and order release challenges.
  • Review and release sales orders in accordance with customer credit limits, payment history, and risk considerations.
• Process Improvement & Systems
  • Leverage strong ERP experience (Business Central preferred; Oracle, SAP, Net Suite, or similar acceptable) to ensure accurate data and improve process efficiency.
  • Use Intermediate Excel skills to support reporting, analysis, and reconciliation activities.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize processes, contributing to AR automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 1-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, AR Accounting, or a related finance/accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including reconciliations, debits/credits, allowances, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Hands-on experience reconciling AR subledgers to the general ledger and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience with collections, dispute resolution, credit memos, and high-volume AR operations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Business Central preferred; Oracle, SAP, Net Suite, or similar acceptable); intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, analysis).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage customer interactions professionally.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and commitment to accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; experience may substitute.

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) with Company Match – Plan for your future with employer matching contributions.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage options to support you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential resources for personal, financial, and wellness support.
• Life Insurance – Company-provided life coverage for added peace of mind.
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Additional coverage choices to fit your individual needs.
• And More – Additional programs and resources designed to support your success and well-being.