Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant position is a contract role based in Lehi, UT, with a hybrid work arrangement. The duration of the contract is 5 months, and the pay rate is $35.21 per hour. The role involves high-volume cash application and adjustments across various ERP/accounting systems, payment methods, and currencies. The candidate will be responsible for applying best practices, researching unapplied cash and payment exceptions, and creating/submitting journal entries for various types of adjustments. Attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency are crucial for this position, along with maintaining strong working relationships with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• High-volume cash application and adjustments across different ERP/accounting systems, payment methods, and currencies.
• Applying best-practices, research unapplied cash and payment exceptions.
• Create/submit journal entries for various types of adjustments (requires an understanding of debits/credits).
• Maintain a high attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Prepare GL & bank reconciliations; investigate discrepancies/reconciling items to ensure a timely resolution.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with our cross-functional partners.
• High-energy, motivated, and excited to be a part of an impactful team.
• Proven track record of success in similar or equivalent role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related subject (preferred), with 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Recent SAP experience including AR/lockbox program/doc clearing/familiarity with common t-codes is highly desirable. S4H experience is a big plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications; in particular, the ideal candidate will have strong (intermediate+) Excel skills and will be comfortable with high-volume analysis and reporting.
• Seek opportunities to improve our current processes. Make recommendations based on experience and/or standard methodologies.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication.