Overview
This role involves managing the full-cycle accounts receivable process within a dynamic corporate team focused on claims management, administrative support, and operational assistance, particularly during catastrophic events.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the full-cycle accounts receivable process.
- Prepare and issue accurate and timely customer invoices in accordance with contractual agreements.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients to support effective collections and issue resolution.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively follow up on outstanding balances; identify slow-paying accounts and recommend appropriate collection actions.
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies, unapplied cash, and customer account issues.
- Perform daily cash management activities, including recording bank deposits, maintaining and distributing cash receipt logs, and posting payments to the accounts receivable subledger.
- Complete monthly accounts receivable reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the AR subledger.
- Prepare journal entries related to revenue, cash receipts, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP, maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Assist with revenue recognition and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting.
- Prepare AR-related reports, including aging schedules, DSO metrics, and cash forecasts.
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to enhancing revenue and AR procedures and controls.
- Perform other duties as required within the Accounting/Finance function.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a staff accountant role with a focus on accounts receivable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, and data analysis).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in this description.
Location
Location details are not specified in this description.