Accounts Receivable AR Accountant

Interested in an organization with: Strong Leadership Support Team Culture and Collaboration Employee Appreciation Events Career Growth Opportunities Employee Recognition Competitive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Emp paid Life, Generous 401(K) employer match. Add'l ancillary benefits: STD, LTD, Vol. Life, Hospital, Accident, Critical Illness, Legal. Position Summary The Accounts Receivable (A/R) Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing, collections, cash application, and reconciliation of customer accounts. This role works cross‑functionally with Sales, Operations, and Finance to resolve discrepancies, monitor credit risk, and maintain clean A/R aging in accordance with company policies and internal controls. Key Responsibilities Billing & Invoicing Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices in accordance with contractual terms and company policies Ensure pricing, quantities, tax treatment, and supporting documentation are accurate Coordinate with Sales and Operations to resolve billing issues or disputes Cash Application & Reconciliations Apply customer payments (ACH, wire, check, credit card) accurately and timely Reconcile cash receipts to bank activity and A/R subledger Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and overpayments Collections & Customer Accounts Monitor A/R aging and proactively follow up on past‑due balances Communicate professionally with customers regarding payment status and discrepancies Escalate collection issues as appropriate and document resolution efforts Accounting & Month‑End Close Prepare and post A/R‑related journal entries (reclasses, write‑offs, reserves) Assist with month‑end close, including A/R roll‑forwards and reconciliations Support allowance for doubtful accounts analysis Reporting & Controls Prepare A/R aging reports, collection metrics, and ad hoc analyses Maintain strong internal controls and supporting documentation for audit purposes Assist with SOX, internal, and external audit requests related to receivables Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy, collections efficiency, and reporting Assist with ERP system enhancements, integrations, or process documentation (SOPs) Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Strong understanding of accounting principles (U.S. GAAP preferred) Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Preferred 2–5 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Deskera) Experience supporting audits or regulated environments Prior experience in multi‑entity or high‑volume transaction environments Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication Customer‑service oriented with professional follow‑up High level of integrity and accountability #J-18808-Ljbffr Riverwood Consulting, LLC