Accounts Receivable Accountant

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ's relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client's needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage A/R processes across multiple entities, with a primary focus on cash applications and payment reconciliation. This role is responsible for applying incoming payments to open invoices, investigating unidentified transactions, resolving payment discrepancies, and producing regular reporting on payment activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments to open invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Investigate and resolve unidentified or misapplied payments
• Prepare weekly reporting on payment transactions and A/R activity
• Reconcile accounts receivable sub-ledgers to the general ledger
• Generate invoices and maintain accurate A/R records
• Review and reconcile online payment platforms and transactions
• Support reporting, budgeting, and audit processes
• Assist with exchange rate updates and financial reporting tasks
• Provide analysis and support to management as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of A/R or accounting experience
• Strong experience with cash applications and payment reconciliation
• Experience with accounting systems (ERP experience preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Good communication and organizational skills

$65,000 - $70,000 a year

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