Accounts Receivable Accountant

Harvard Resource Solutions is hiring an Accounts Receivable Accountant to provide support in Royal Oak, MI. You will assist a multi location industrial company by completing Accounts Receivable acitivities such as invoicing, payment processing (including pre paids), cash and collections.

POSITION TYPE:
Full time. Direct Hire. In Office PAY: $$75,000 - $85,000 annual plus PTO and benefits.

Requirements of the Accounts Receivable Accountant:

• Minimum of four years of accounting experience is requierd.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred. Knowledge of GAAP required.
• Billing, payments, cash or treasury, account reconciliations and month end close support experience needed. Payroll administration experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and internal stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with Quick Books Enterprise or similar accounting software platforms. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement operational efficiencies.

Duties of the Accounts Receivable Accountant:

Manage Accounts Receivable transactions for multiple locations, maintain accurate records, support month-end close activities, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

• Administer the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, payment processing, account maintenance, and collections.
• Coordinate invoice creation and cash application activities while partnering with and providing oversight to the offshore transactional support team.
• Review, verify, and reconcile customer invoices, payments, and account activity to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable records and subsidiary ledgers.
• Work closely with Sales Operations to resolve billing discrepancies and process customer account adjustments.
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances through phone and email outreach, escalating unresolved issues as needed.
• Maintain financial records and generate reports using Quick Books Enterprise and other accounting systems.
• Analyze invoices and expense documentation to accurately code transactions and prepare journal entries.
• Establish and maintain electronic payment information for customer accounts.
• Ensure invoices, payment confirmations, and supporting documentation are properly organized and retained.
• Maintain accurate electronic filing systems and financial records.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and assist with cash management reporting.
• Prepare and post daily and monthly journal entries to the general ledger.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Participate in special projects, including automation initiatives, system enhancements, data imports, and AI-driven process improvements.