Accounting Analyst

Pay: $28-$34/hour | $60,000-$70,000 annually upon conversion

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Onsite (Potential Hybrid Flexibility After 6 Months)

About the Opportunity

A growing organization in the Richmond, VA area is seeking an experienced Accounting Analyst – Key Accounts to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Receivable professional who enjoys working with major national customers, resolving complex account issues, and building strong business relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounts receivable, collections, account reconciliation, and deductions management
, along with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This newly created position offers the opportunity to take ownership of key customer accounts, improve processes, and grow professionally within an established organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and collections activities for large national and enterprise customer accounts.
• Communicate directly with customers to resolve outstanding balances, payment discrepancies, and account-related concerns.
• Research and resolve deductions, chargebacks, short payments, and billing discrepancies
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• Navigate customer and vendor portals to review invoices, payments, purchase orders, and account activity.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies, including EDI-related errors and rejected invoices.
• Perform account reconciliations, review aging reports, and follow up on overdue balances.
• Utilize Excel to analyze financial data, track outstanding payments, and maintain accurate account records.
• Collaborate with internal accounting, sales, and customer service teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to streamline collections procedures and improve AR processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, collections, or account reconciliation
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• Experience managing or supporting large commercial, national, or enterprise customer accounts.
• Comfortable making outbound collection calls and communicating professionally with customers.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, sorting, and filtering
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• Experience researching deductions, chargebacks, payment discrepancies, and account balances.
• Familiarity with customer/vendor portals and electronic invoicing processes.
• Experience with EDI transactions and invoice troubleshooting is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple accounts independently.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working in a collaborative office environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive Compensation: $28-$34/hour with a target salary of $60,000-$70,000 upon conversion.
• Career Growth: Join a growing organization in a newly created position with opportunities for professional development.
• Account Ownership: Work directly with major national customers and play an important role in financial operations.
• Collaborative Environment: Join an established accounting team with opportunities to contribute ideas and improve processes.
• Potential Flexibility: Primarily onsite, with the possibility of one remote day per week after the first six months.