The Accounts Receivable Specialist is a member of the Regional Accounting Team, supporting their location(s) and our clients’ Corporate Finance and Accounting department. This position will support the local office leadership by serving as the location’s financial contact for daily AR operational needs. This position works closely with both local operations and corporate finance teams. This position will be responsible for all AR transaction processing for their office location(s). The position will also be asked to create process documentation and improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Generate client invoices/statements and maintain the AR sub ledgers in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
Use the accounting system and associated systems to enter sales orders, recognize revenue, and feed data as necessary.
Conduct analysis of contracts and contract billing as needed to ensure appropriate revenue and cost recognition in accordance with GAAP.
Manage contract and service billings.
Manage collections of all AR for assigned location(s)
Respond to inquiries from the location leadership team, Regional Accounting and Corporate Finance.
Participate in special projects as needed.
Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
Skills and Abilities Required:
Strong accounts receivable background.
Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, SharePoint)
Ability to work in a fast-paced growth stage environment.
Strong organizational skills and high-level of detail orientation required to maintain and submit all necessary documentation and meet deadlines and requirements.
Basic understanding of GAAP Accounting principles.
Effective verbal and written communication as this role will be client facing.
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:
Knowledge of computer technology and ability to work
Working understanding of the connection with the company’s financial and operating systems and programs.
QuickBooks experience
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or equivalent in a related discipline is a plus.
Must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant hands-on accounts receivable transaction processing experience.
Experience in driving process improvement in a heavy growth environment.
NetSuite experience a plus