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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Towson, Maryland
Description
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant with a focus on Accounts Receivable (AR) will be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the company’s accounts through timely and accurate bookkeeping, accounting, and AR functions. This position plays a critical role in managing the full cycle of accounts receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and reconciliation, while also supporting broader accounting responsibilities such as general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable:
Invoice Processing: Generate and distribute customer invoices promptly and accurately. Monitor the invoicing process to ensure compliance with contract terms and customer agreements.
Payment Collection: Follow up on overdue accounts, manage customer inquiries regarding payments, and negotiate payment plans as necessary.
Cash Application: Apply incoming payments (cash, checks, electronic transfers) to the appropriate accounts. Record payments and receipts in the accounting system.
Credit Management: Assess and monitor customer credit limits and terms. Review credit applications and work with management on credit approvals.
AR Aging Reports: Prepare and review AR aging reports, analyze outstanding balances, and provide regular updates to management on the status of collections.
Reconciliation: Reconcile customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Month-End Close: Assist with AR-related month-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
General Accounting:
General Ledger: Assist with maintaining and reconciling the general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
Bank Reconciliations: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are properly recorded.
Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries for various accounting transactions, including accruals, prepaids, and intercompany transactions.
Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audit processes, ensuring the availability of documentation and data required by auditors.
Expense Management: Review, reconcile, and ensure the accuracy of employee expense reports and related payments.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus on accounts receivable and general accounting duties.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes and accounting principles (GAAP).
Excellent Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
Attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions.
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective communication and customer service skills for interacting with clients and internal teams.
Ability to problem-solve and reconcile discrepancies in a timely manner.
Familiarity with billing systems and payment processing methods.
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