Accounts Receivable Accountant

Job description

Are you an individual with Accounts Receivable Accounting experience including experience with Sage 100/MAS invoicing and cash receipts. If so, here is the position for you! Key Responsibilities - Invoice Management: Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and promptly, reflecting goods or services provided, and track outstanding payments to ensure timely collection. - Payment Processing and Cash Application: Record incoming payments, reconcile accounts, and apply payments to the correct customer accounts to maintain accurate financial records. -Collections and Customer Relations: Monitor overdue accounts, implement collection strategies, resolve disputes, and maintain positive relationships with clients. - Credit and Risk Management: Assess customer creditworthiness, establish credit limits, and monitor credit risk to minimize bad debt exposure. - Reporting and Compliance: Prepare AR metrics such as aging reports, days sales outstanding (DSO), and collection rates; ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and relevant regulations. - Collaboration: Work closely with sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve payment issues and streamline AR processes. Required Skills and Qualifications - Experience with Sage 100/MAS invoicing and cash receipts - Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field. - Experience: 2-5 years in accounts receivable or finance roles; experience with ERP systems like SAP or Microsoft Dynamics is preferred. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial reporting; ability to analyze AR metrics and optimize processes. - Soft Skills: Strong communication, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure.