Accounts Receivable Specialist

Staff AccountantAs the Staff Accountant for our Lakewood office, you will be responsible for the Accounts Receivable, Cash, and Revenue Recognition function for the three brands, Alphagraphics, Postnet, and U.S. Business Holdings. The Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager.Compensation: $60k–$80k gross annual salary + bonus + benefits. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity criteria aligned with our compensation framework.Main tasks and responsibilities:Invoicing and Billing: Generate and distribute accurate, timely invoices to customers. This includes reviewing contracts to ensure proper pricing and terms.Payment Processing: Record, process and apply payments—including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit cards—to customer accounts.Collections Management: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts. Contact customers via phone or email to follow up on outstanding balances and negotiate payment plans.Month End Close: Prepare journal entries, reconcile Accounts Receivable, Bank Statement, and Revenue Recognition.Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, chargebacks, and customer inquiries professionally to maintain positive relationships.Reporting and Analysis: Prepare monthly metrics such as Revenue Recognition and aging trends to inform management of collection progress.Audit Support: Assist Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant with audit selections.Collaboration: Work with sales team to resolve billing issues and ensure accuracy.Special Projects: Complete special projects/assume additional responsibilities as assignedRequirements:Education: A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Experience: 2–3 years of professional experience in AR, collections, or general accounting.Technical Proficiency: Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and experience with ERP systems like Business Central, and knowledge of automation tools like Bill.com, Power BI, and Avalara.Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), credit regulations, sales tax and revenue recognition (ASC 606)Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and professional communication skills for client interactions.Collaborative spirit, with appreciation of diverse perspectivesBold, passionate, tenacious and curious mindset, not afraid to explore new ideas and challenge the status quo in pursuit of better solutionsWhat We Offer:A vibrant international environment in a continuously growing company.Extensive training and development opportunities within the group, including an E-learning platformA multicultural organizational structure and team.Hybrid working policy (60/40), along with flexible start times and ½ day Fridays during the Summer & Winter months!Annual base salary in the $60k - $80k range based on experienceTeam and individual performance-based bonus up to 20% of your annual salary.Highly competitive compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(K) Match, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Pet Insurance, and a completely free Employee Assistance ProgramHard work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter. We are a small, passionate, driven, and highly collaborative team that is fully invested in the success of our company, and value contributions from each memberAbout Fortidia:Fortidia is the brand identity of MBE Worldwide S.p.A. - a privately-owned company headquartered in Italy - and its affiliates. Fortidia is a global commerce enabler for MSMEs and consumers thanks to its platform including brands providing ecommerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (outside the U.S. and Canada.), World Options, PostNet, PACK & SEND, AlphaGraphics, Kwik Kopy Australia, Multicopy, Print Speak, GEL Proximity and Spedingo. In 2024, the combination of its physical platform - including 3,200+ Business Solutions Centers in 57 countries with over 14,000 associates - with its PrestaShop e-commerce platform served 1.1 mln business customers worldwide generating €1.45 bln (US$1.65 bln) of System-wide Gross Revenue and €22 bln (US$23 bln) of Gross Merchandise Value. We are United in Purpose and believe in the Power of Perspective. We are Courageous and we are Tenacious. To foster personal and professional development, learning from each other and cross-functional collaboration, in-person engagement is paramount to drive growth. Currently, HQ employees are expected to be in the office three days a week, each week. Together, we Empower People to Power Business.