Accounts Receivable Associate (Contract)

Overview

A leading provider of attestation and compliance services is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate for a temporary contract role. The organization specializes in security and privacy audits, assessments, and certifications, focusing on cybersecurity and IT audits and attestations. This position supports financial operations across all departments and reports to the VP, Corporate Controller.

This is a remote-based position requiring the candidate to be located in the US Central Time Zone or Eastern Time Zone.

Responsibilities

• Process daily billings, ensuring invoices are accurately posted and delivered to customers
• Resolve complex and sensitive service-related billing issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally to review customer contracts and ensure proper billing setup in compliance with system requirements and policies
• Manage all aspects of customer collections proactively
• Process customer payments and apply them to accounts
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers regarding invoices, payments, discrepancies, and contract clarifications
• Perform month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with financial audit activities
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to verify billing accuracy
• Work with the finance team to improve processes, enhance efficiencies, and monitor internal controls related to billing and collections
• Process cash activity in the ERP system, including manual bank reconciliations
• Serve as backup for accounts payable activities such as coding supplier invoices, processing settlement runs, and maintaining supplier accounts
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed
• Resolve issues related to administrative functions promptly

Requirements

• Understanding of best practices for accounts receivable, US GAAP, general ledger, and account reconciliations
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent projects proactively
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to create reports and deliver presentations
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership and deliver results
• Ability to maintain confidentiality internally and externally
• Adaptability to new environments and changing requirements
• Commitment to learning and process improvement, including automating manual processes
• Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods

Education and Experience

• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of direct accounts receivable experience, including billing, collections, and customer cash applications
• Knowledge of US GAAP, auditing, and accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Workday Financials is a plus
• Experience with third-party billing portals (e.g., Ariba, Coupa) is a plus
• Experience in a professional services organization, private equity-backed, or middle market organization is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified.

Location

Remote position requiring the candidate to be located within the US Central Time Zone or Eastern Time Zone.