Accounts Receivable Accountant

Overview

A detailed-oriented Accounts Receivable / Cash Application Accountant is needed to manage the tracking and collection of payments, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely invoicing. This role requires 5+ years of accounts receivable and cash application experience, strong proficiency in Excel, comfort working with large datasets, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts receivable (AR) transactions, ensuring accurate recording of invoices, payments, and related business transactions
• Reconcile AR accounts as needed and maintain documentation of aged AR and all AR accounts
• Maintain control of the AR subledger by collaborating with Member Services to post unapplied payments and research unapplied or "on account" payments
• Review open and aged balances to confirm payments are applied correctly and balances are accurate
• Perform monthly reconciliation of all AR accounts and provide subledger support
• Record AR transactions manually if system issues arise, ensuring correct ledger entries
• Investigate inquiries related to nonpayment or outstanding balances, including application errors and payment searches
• Coordinate collection efforts with the Member Services team; identify and process refunds, write-offs, or transfers to balance accounts
• Document all communications and resolutions, following up weekly on outstanding items with Member Services
• Process incoming payments into batches in compliance with financial policies
• Create invoices as needed, such as for royalty and contribution payments
• Assist the finance team with month-end close and reconciliation activities
• Resolve AR issues with internal business units or external parties
• Generate daily reports for all banking and credit card platforms
• Complete vendor forms as required

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of accounts receivable and billing experience
• Experience in customer service and collections within a credit card environment
• College degree preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with ERP systems such as Business Central or Great Plains

Location

Not specified