AR Accountant - KBW Financial

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a growing manufacturer near Laconia, NH who is currently seeking a Sr. Accounts Receivable Accountant. This role is will be responsible for managing the AR aging, following up on outstanding invoices and working directly with vendors on payment resolutions, billing discrepancies. The Sr. Accounts Receivable Accountant will also have month end close experience, creating necessary AR related journal entries and reconciling AR for month end purposes. 

Our client is seeking a strong billing/accounts receivable specialist who has both the AR and month end experience to help support month end. More information below, interested applicants please reach out to Garred Kelly at gkelly@kbwfinancial.com with a copy of your resume to learn more. 

Responsibilities for the Sr. Accounts Receivable Accountant :

• Utilize your expertise to effectively reduce accounts receivable aging, ensuring timely collection of payments.
• Conduct thorough reconciliations of customer accounts to guarantee financial accuracy.
• Showcase your problem-solving skills by identifying and resolving billing system issues promptly.
• Engage in proactive communication with customers via phone and email to follow up on overdue payments.
• Prepare and dispatch invoices as required, ensuring all billing details are accurate and up-to-date.
• Play a pivotal role in the month-end close process, assisting with various accounting tasks.
• Execute precise preparation of account reconciliations and process journal entries with accuracy.
• Post customer payments to accounts as needed, maintaining a consistent record of transactions.
• Efficiently submit invoices on customer portals, streamlining the billing process.
• Regularly review and update banking information online, ensuring all records are current.
• Document all processes, creating a reference for standard operating procedures.
• Tackle other tasks and responsibilities as they arise, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly intermediate Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Adept at multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.