Accounting Officer

Eastland Food•Jessup, MD

7d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Eastland Food is seeking an Accounting Officer to support accounts receivable and related accounting operations. The role handles customer payments and transactions, invoicing, customer account records, collections correspondence, account-status reporting, and research into discrepancies and overdue balances. The Accounting Officer collaborates with the Collections Manager and other staff on account reconciliation and assists the Accounting Manager with monthly revenue account reconciliations. The position also provides general administrative support for accounts receivable and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least two years of related experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software programs, as well as other accounting software.
Ability to operate related office equipment, including computers, 10-key calculators, and copiers.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and accounts-receivable transactions.
Create invoices according to company practices and submit them to customers.
Maintain and update customer files, including changes to names, addresses, mergers, and mailing attention details.
Draft standard correspondence for past-due accounts and collections; identify delinquent accounts by reviewing files and contact account holders to request payment.
Create reports on the current status of customer accounts as requested.
Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with assistance from the Collections Manager and other staff.
Collaborate with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable periodically, at least bimonthly.
Assist in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
Assist the Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
Copy, file, and retrieve accounts-receivable materials as needed.
Relay changes of information to appropriate employees.
Perform other related duties as assigned.