Accountant, Accounts Receivable

Accountant, Accounts Receivable

The purpose of this job is to perform routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, as well as prepare various accounting statements, financial reports, and accounts receivable functions for less complex accounts.

In this role you will:

1. Prepare, record, verify, analyze, and report receivable transactions
2. Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports
3. Prepare analyses and reconciliations to detect fraud, data issues, and adjustments
4. Ensure transaction entry verification procedures are followed
5. Review and collect on direct bill or funded transaction; respond to inquiries from external companies
6. Maintain primary financial data for use in accounting records
7. Classify, compute, and record financial information
8. Check the accuracy of figures and calculations related to business transactions
9. Perform cash over short review for assigned store locations in month.
10. When needed, assist in less structured tasks on top of general job responsibilities.

We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities. This position does not support immigration sponsorship. To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required
• Associate or Bachelors degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Minimum one year experience in accounting or related area preferred
• Accounts Receivable experience preferred
• Data entry experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Familiarity with billing and accounting software preferred
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Competencies:

• Strong teamwork and problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, work extended hours when necessary, and perform work with a high sense of urgency