Accountant I

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Job Purpose

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Associate Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely management of customer payments, invoicing, and account reconciliations. This position supports the company’s financial health by maintaining precise AR records, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating closely with internal teams to address billing issues. The role also contributes to month-end closing activities, bank reconciliation, and compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Apply payments accurately to customer accounts, this means the process of matching incoming payments from customers to their corresponding invoices.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare aging reports and assist in month-end closing procedures.
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Sales, Customer Service) to resolve billing disputes.
• Bank reconciliation
• Generate and send customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Comply with company policies, accounting principles, and legal regulations.

Key Qualifications & Requirements 

• Proven experience in accounts receivable, payment processing, or finance operations.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle).
• Strong grasp of payment regulations and banking procedures.
• Experience with AR migration projects or a related field is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong communication and organization skills to enhance collaborative efforts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines effectively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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