Muskegon, Michigan
Accounts Receivable / Staff Accountant Job Opening in Muskegon, Michigan - Accounts Receivable, Staff Accountant We?re looking for a detail oriented and adaptable person with accounting and leadership experience to take on the role of Accounts Receivable, Staff Accountant. If you?re an ambitious person with very strong written and verbal communication skills, who?s eager for a challenge that offers plenty of opportunity for personal and professional growth, this could be the role for you. The Accounts Receivable, Staff Accountant will be responsible for the oversight and accuracy of all Accounts Receivable processes including receivable calculations, billing, aging, exception handling and cash application. Duties and Responsibilities
Perform the day-to-day processing of financial transactions to ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to maintain liquidity goals and general A/R performance levels.
Communicates and responds to inquiries from internal staff and management, clients, and accounting/tax professionals as necessary to complete job duties.
Post and reconcile customer payments to general ledgers.
Post A/R data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, and other documentation.
Review all credit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and apply adjustments and/or corrections to corporate billing records.
Review and balance daily A/R batches; prepare and distribute income reports and statistics to key personnel.
Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its clients.
Investigate collection problems and advise clients on A/R policies and procedures.
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions.
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial and employee files.
Prepares daily cash report
Prepares monthly prepaid expense journal entries and reconciliation
Prepares monthly credit card journal entries and reconciliation
Additional Monthly Account Reconciliations as assigned
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
A combination of training and work experience required.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, highly preferred
Minimum 3-4 years of accounting experience.
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills - Strong attention to detail - Good judgment - Strong interpersonal communication skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others - Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion - Able to work under pressure - Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Experience excelling within fast paced, high-energy environments.
Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, showing the ability to work independently.
Strong background in Microsoft Office ? Highly proficient in Excel.
This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
accounting: 3 years
Accounts Receivable: 3 years
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