Accounts Receivable Accountant

Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant Department:
Finance / Accounting

Reports To:

Controller Position Summary The Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate revenue recording, regulatory compliance, and timely collections. This role plays a critical part in multi-state sales tax compliance, general ledger integrity, and cross-border financial communication. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, multi-state tax experience, and bilingual Spanish proficiency to support international operations and corporate reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process Review and approve customer invoices for accuracy, proper tax application, and compliance with contractual terms Prepare and file multi-state sales tax reports, with particular focus on California and New York compliance requirements Ensure proper sales tax calculation and reporting on all applicable invoices Monitor aging reports and proactively manage collections to minimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) Resolve complex billing discrepancies, chargebacks, and disputes Perform monthly AR subledger to general ledger reconciliations Complete general ledger reconciliations related to month-end allocations and revenue postings Prepare journal entries for revenue, cash applications, adjustments, and bad debt reserves Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Prepare AR analytics, reporting packages, and cash flow forecasts for management Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, tax advisors, and international finance teams Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable or general accounting Experience handling multi-state sales tax filings (required)

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) Skills &

Competencies:

Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles Demonstrated experience with multi-state sales tax compliance Bilingual fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) required Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage international communication across time zones On-time month-end close Minimal write-offs and audit findings Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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