AR Accountant
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
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Job Summary
We are partnering with an organization in the Atlanta area seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to join its accounting team. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience managing receivables cash applications account reconciliations and customer account activity.
The AR Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate receivable balances supporting month-end close and partnering with internal teams to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
- Prepare and maintain accounts receivable records and customer account activity
- Apply and reconcile customer payments cash receipts and account adjustments
- Monitor outstanding balances and research payment discrepancies
- Prepare AR aging reports and assist with collection follow-up
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve variances
- Prepare journal entries related to accounts receivable activity
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Assist with billing invoicing and credit memo processing as needed
- Partner with Accounting Finance Sales and customer-facing teams to resolve account issues
- Provide documentation and schedules for internal and external audits
- Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and internal controls
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field preferred
- 2 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience
- Knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
About Company
GHJ is a national advisory, accounting and tax firm that partners with clients to help grow their businesses.
