Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantABW Appliances, "Appliances A Better Way" is a family-owned business and has been growing into an industry leader since 1968. Our focus is on providing the best in luxury appliances, quality appliance installation, and dependable service within the Baltimore-DC Metro areas. That's where you come in…ABW Appliances is currently seeking a Staff Accountant for our corporate headquarters located in Jessup, MD. Excellent attendance, punctuality and positive attitude are essential for this position and our business. We are looking for individuals who are self-starters, have a strong accounting aptitude and solid work ethic. The right candidate needs to possess high attention to detail, excellent organizational and customer service skills.Position Summary:As a Staff Accountant, you will work with the other members of the accounting department to oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, AIA billing, collections, invoicing, processing credits, and account reconciliations, as well as processing of vendor invoices and cash disbursements, company-wide vendor database maintenance, and coverage during team member absences. This role offers exposure to multiple areas of accounting and opportunities to grow with a collaborative finance team.Essential Functions:Support invoicing and receivables functions including processing order corrections, creating manual invoices, preparing online billing, processing credits, new customer set-up/maintenance, and validating orders.Timely processing of vendor invoices, providing cost allocations as necessary and ensuring they are properly authorized, supported, coded and earn all available discounts.Identify problems, troubleshoot and provide recommendations for improvements in company processing.Update and maintain vendor database.Ensure all service and sales payments are applied properly.Prepare and process AIA billing documents, ensuring accurate and timely submission in accordance with contract requirements.Manage accounts receivable functions including posting payments, monitoring aging reports, and following up on outstanding balances.Process accounts payable transactions including review, coding, and entry of vendor invoices for accurate and timely payment.Conduct collections activities on past-due accounts, including contacting customers, documenting communication, and escalating unresolved balances as appropriate.Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy of financial records.Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management preferred or associate degree plus 2 years' work-related experience. General accounting knowledge, analytical, and organizational skills.Experience with AIA billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and reconciliations preferred.Computer skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.Experience working with ERP/accounting systems required; experience with HomeSource ERP a plus.Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to prioritize, manage time, and follow through.Position Details:Job Type: Full-Time, on-siteBase Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year.Benefits: ABW offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, short-term and long-term disability, paid leave (vacation, sick and safe leave, holidays), and more.