Accounts Receivable Accountant
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant to support the company's growing AR function and ensure accurate, timely billing and collections. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, billing discrepancy resolution, and account reconciliations. Working closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting, this person will help maintain accurate customer accounts, improve cash flow visibility, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding balances. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, comfortable communicating directly with customers, and able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, growing business.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- 2–3 years of accounts receivable experience.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and concepts.
- Proficiency in accounting software and other related tools is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is also a must-have skill.
- Comfortable with high transaction volume in a fast-paced, growing environment.
- Strong attention to detail; comfortable communicating directly with external customers regarding payment status.
- Comfortable operating with significant autonomy and influencing cross-functional partners without direct authority over them.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with NetSuite is a plus
Responsibilities
- Issue and distribute wholesale customer invoices in a timely manner based on shipment records; upload to customer portals or transmit via EDI as required.
- Match and apply incoming customer payments; research and resolve short pays.
- Monitor outstanding balances and perform first-round collections outreach on past-due accounts.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies; maintain accurate customer master data for existing accounts.
- Run credit checks on new customer applications (credit reports, trade references) and compile findings; final credit limit and terms approval rests with executive leadership.
- Maintain and file customer sales-tax exemption documentation (obtained and reviewed by the Sales team); use this documentation to support monthly sales tax filing preparation.
- Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to address customer inquiries and resolve billing-related concerns.
- Support preparation of AR aging and collections status reports.
- Support month-end close: clean up the AR sub-ledger and assist with related journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Provide general support to the AR team, including data entry and filings as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- 12 PTO days per year, accrued bi-weekly, with annual increase.
- 7 paid Holidays.
- 401k contribution match of 4%.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans.
- The Company pays 100% of premiums for its employees for Dental, Vision, Life, and select Medical plans.
- Toll Roads Allowance of $100 per month.
- Phone Allowance of $50 per month.
- Company-sponsored breakfasts and lunches.
- Great culture, supportive leadership, engaging activities, employee appreciation, and other perks that make every day at work more rewarding!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
