Staff Accountant– Accounts Receivable (A/R)

MGT•,

1d•Remote

About The Position

MGT IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF TECHNOLOGY AND ADVISORY SOLUTIONS SERVING STATE, LOCAL, AND EDUCATION GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (SLED) ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH CLIENT PARTNERSHIPS, MGT’S ALMOST 1,200 EMPLOYEES IMPACT COMMUNITIES FOR GOOD BY MANAGING AND SECURING CRITICAL NETWORKS, SOLVING COMPLEX HUMAN CAPITAL AND FISCAL PROBLEMS, ELEVATING EDUCATION SYSTEMS, AND ADVANCING EQUITY AS A PERFORMANCE IMPERATIVE. MGT PARTNERS WITH THOUSANDS OF AGENCIES AS A TRUSTED ADVISOR, DELIVERING SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE TECHNOLOGY, OPERATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE TO HELP COMMUNITIES THRIVE. FOUNDED IN 1975, MGT INITIATED AN AMBITIOUS RESTART IN 2016, BROADENING THE SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO TO PROVIDE THE MOST SPECIALIZED SOLUTIONS, TACKLING THE MOST MISSION-CRITICAL PROBLEMS THAT LIVE AT THE TOP OF THE PUBLIC AGENCY LEADERSHIP AGENDA. MGT DRIVES OVER 20% COMPOUND ANNUAL ORGANIC GROWTH AND UTILIZES PROGRAMMATIC MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS TO GROW CAPABILITIES, ATTRACT TOP TALENT, AND ACCELERATE GROWTH SCALE. SINCE 2020, MGT HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED 13 ACQUISITIONS, DRIVING OVER 60% COMPOUND ANNUAL INORGANIC GROWTH. CELEBRATING ITS 50TH YEAR IN 2025, THE FIRM ATTRACTS EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND EMPOWERS THEM TO EXCEED CLIENT EXPECTATIONS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE DYNAMIC DEMANDS OF THE CLIENTS WE SERVE. HEAR MORE ABOUT MGT’S CULTURE IN THE WORDS OF OURS EMPLOYEES [https://www.mgt.us/careers/].

Requirements

One (1) or more years of prior experience in accounts receivable or general accounting required.
Strong understanding of accounts' receivable processes and financial reporting.
Experience using accounting systems (NetSuite preferred).
Ability to analyze discrepancies and resolve complex financial issues.
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Process daily accounts receivable transactions and maintain accurate records in NetSuite.
Receive, post, and reconcile customer payments (cash, check, and credit card).
Provide oversight and management of customer account balances, identifying and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams.
Track and manage credit memos to ensure timely application, reconciliation, or refund in accordance with company policies.
Monitor and maintain retainage balances to ensure accuracy and timely resolution.
Analyze customer payment patterns and history to proactively manage collections activity.
Manage all collection efforts, including documenting activities and preparing aging and collection reports, including standard A/R and retainage balances.
Process and manage E-Rate and USAC invoicing activities, ensuring compliance with required timelines and documentation.
Monitor USAC balances, track payment delays, and follow up to ensure timely processing and resolution.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Purchasing, Managed Services, and Project Services) to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and revenue recognition.
Act as a point of contact to resolve billing discrepancies, partnering with internal teams and customers to ensure timely resolution while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Prepare and recommend journal entries to reconcile customer balances with the general ledger.
Support audits and financial reviews by verifying entries, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring data accuracy.
Generate reporting related to billing, collections, and overall A/R performance.
Provide backup support to other accounting team members as part of cross-training initiatives.
Assist the Controller and Finance Leadership with ad hoc projects and additional responsibilities as needed.