Staff Accountant - (AP/AR Focus)

Pave America • Woburn, MA

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About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role is responsible for managing invoices, collections, vendor payments, reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high transaction volume.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of accounting experience with significant AR/AP exposure
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in high-volume transactional environments
• Prior experience with collections or cash application
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience working with ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices accurately and timely
• Apply customer payments (ACH, wire, checks, credit cards) to AR ledger
• Monitor aging reports and actively follow up on past-due accounts
• Resolve billing discrepancies and customer inquiries
• Reconcile AR subledger to general ledger
• Assist with revenue recognition support and documentation
• Process high-volume vendor invoices and expense reports
• Verify invoice accuracy, coding, and approvals
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, wires)
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries
• Reconcile AP subledger to general ledger
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare account reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, Credit Card)
• Support audits by providing documentation and schedules
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assist with process improvements and system enhancements
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned

Benefits

• Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
• Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace.
• We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries.
• In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level