Accounts Receivable, Staff Accountant

Accounts Receivable, Staff Accountant

Location: Lehi, UT, or San Jose, CA Pay Range: $30 - $35/hr. Duration: 12 Months

Top Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in cash application, accounting, or analysis-based roles
• Experience with eCommerce payment processing, SAP or similar ERP systems, and multi-currency transactions
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and reconciliation experience

Company: Our client is a global leader in creative software, offering innovative tools for digital media creation, design, and marketing.

The Opportunity:

Accounts Receivable department is looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support the Accounts Receivable team. The position will report to the Accounts Receivable Manager. The primary focus of the position will be on the areas of reconciliation, issue resolution and analysis across multiple currencies and payment methods. This role will also involve application of cash, project support and process improvement which will require collaborating cross functionally.

What You'll Do:

• Resolve issues across Enterprise and eCommerce platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Ensure issues are followed through to resolution, while identifying opportunities for broader process improvements.
• Analyse and review eCommerce payments and files (e.g., Credit Card, PayPal) to ensure automated system application. Investigate and act on unapplied items to ensure high-value settlements are accurately reported and reconciled.
• Post and apply multi-currency customer receipts to accounts daily. Investigate and resolve customer allocation queries promptly.
• Review and analyse payment files received via electronic banking systems. Identify trends or irregularities and proactively resolve issues impacting multi-currency payments across both Enterprise and eCommerce platforms.
• Manage a shared mailbox, triaging a wide variety of requests and inquiries efficiently.
• Support the team in achieving tight close timelines and ensure deliverables are met consistently.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with internal processes.
• Maintain strong attention to detail in a compliance-focused environment where adherence to procedures, processes, and SLAs is critical.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to a strong control environment within the Accounts Receivable function.
• Document processes and proactively maintain accurate and up-to-date procedural documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of GL and bank reconciliations.
• Regularly review aged bank reconciliations to ensure reconciling items are accurately reflected and cleared on a timely basis.

What's Needed to Succeed:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in cash application and/or in a similar accounting or analysis-based role
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Experience in analysing data sets and identifying issues and trends
• Experience with eCommerce payment application and accounting
• A college degree is beneficial, but not mandatory
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Solid understanding of accounting entries
• A strong work ethic and ability to work in an organized and detail-oriented manner
• Energy, passion, and drive to deliver results
• Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to shifting priorities
• Initiative to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you're looking to make an impact, this is the place for you. This is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Benefits summary: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. IND123