Accounts Receivable (A/R) Accountant

Riverwood Consulting, LLC•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable (A/R) Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing, collections, cash application, and reconciliation of customer accounts. This role works cross‑functionally with Sales, Operations, and Finance to resolve discrepancies, monitor credit risk, and maintain clean A/R aging in accordance with company policies and internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong understanding of accounting principles (U.S. GAAP preferred)
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Customer-service oriented with professional follow-up
High level of integrity and accountability

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Deskera)
Experience supporting audits or regulated environments
Prior experience in multi‑entity or high‑volume transaction environments

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices in accordance with contractual terms and company policies
Ensure pricing, quantities, tax treatment, and supporting documentation are accurate
Coordinate with Sales and Operations to resolve billing issues or disputes
Apply customer payments (ACH, wire, check, credit card) accurately and timely
Reconcile cash receipts to bank activity and A/R subledger
Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and overpayments
Monitor A/R aging and proactively follow up on past‑due balances
Communicate professionally with customers regarding payment status and discrepancies
Escalate collection issues as appropriate and document resolution efforts
Prepare and post A/R‑related journal entries (reclasses, write‑offs, reserves)
Assist with month‑end close, including A/R roll‑forwards and reconciliations
Support allowance for doubtful accounts analysis
Prepare A/R aging reports, collection metrics, and ad hoc analyses
Maintain strong internal controls and supporting documentation for audit purposes
Assist with SOX, internal, and external audit requests related to receivables
Identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy, collections efficiency, and reporting
Assist with ERP system enhancements, integrations, or process documentation (SOPs)