Accounting Manager

Aston Carter•Reno, NV

4d•$36 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable & Credit Specialist to support our accounting team by managing customer invoicing, cash applications, collections, credit reviews, and account maintenance. This individual will play a key role in ensuring timely customer payments, maintaining accurate financial records, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate has experience in accounts receivable, collections, and customer account management, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Experience with ERP/accounting systems and strong Excel skills are highly desired.

Requirements

2+ years of Accounts Receivable, Billing, Cash Application, Collections, or Credit experience.
Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes and customer account management.
Experience researching and resolving payment discrepancies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Customer-focused mindset with a professional and positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Experience with Sage 500 or similar ERP/accounting systems.
Experience reviewing credit applications and supporting credit decisions.
Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting functions.

Responsibilities

Generate and distribute customer invoices based on daily shipments.
Apply and post customer payments, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card transactions.
Maintain accurate customer account records and receivable balances.
Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements.
Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, deductions, and account issues.
Complete monthly accounts receivable analysis and reporting.
Review customer credit applications for completeness and accuracy.
Verify customer references and assist with credit approvals and account setup.
Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due accounts.
Conduct professional collection calls and account follow-up activities.
Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve payment issues and improve collection efforts.
Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and credit matters.
Maintain documentation and paperwork tracking systems.
Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Ensure confidentiality of financial and customer information.