Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Accountant

Direct Hire
Target salary $74600

The Accounts Receivable Accountant provides expertise in performing a variety of accounting functions and provides expertise in overseeing accounts receivable transactions. Maintains and reconciles accounts receivable ledger accounts and various other related records. Ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) SOX and internal controls.

Accounts Receivable:
Performs a variety of routine tasks including preparing recording verifying analyzing and reporting accounts receivable transactions.
Troubleshoots disputes shortpayments credits and debits including points of contact and escalation paths.
Works with Customer Service on monthly forecast updates review of reserves and supports their reporting and initiatives.
Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts and reports associated with accounts receivable functions.
Processes invoices performing verifications of invoice accuracy.
Posts transactions to receivable ledger accounts.
Reviews customer credit (new applications limits holds).
Maintain FOB report for revenue recognition.
Prepare and process commission or royalty payments to customers or distributors.

General Ledger:
Performs a variety of routine tasks including preparing recording verifying analyzing and reporting general ledger transactions.
Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts and reports associated with general ledger functions.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
Support other finance positions as required for holiday or sick coverage or as required to maintain segregation of duties

Education:

Bachelor degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred
Years Experience: 3 years of experience in general accounting preferably in a manufacturing environment

Skills:
Knowledge of experience in accounts receivable/general ledger processes and the ability to coordinate activities within a team.
Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills required.
Strong attention to detail good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in changing situations.
Ability to recognize and solve typical problems and select situations from established options and generate new ideas to optimize processes or outcomes.
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills drive tasks to completion.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel (pivot tables formulas vlookups).
Experience with ERP system.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects and adhere to tight deadlines effectively.