Job Description
Job Description
Description :
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our finance team. This role is primarily focused on managing customer accounts receivable and trade spend activities while providing support for accounts payable and general accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with customer collections and trade agreement processing. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and external customers to resolve complex billing issues and maintain positive customer relationships.
Details :
- This position is primarily on site at our facility in Hinesburg, VT
- Monday - Friday 8 : 30 – 4 : 30pm
- Starting salary from $50,000
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable (80%)
Maintain customer accounts receivable files and documentation accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.Communicate daily with customers to resolve past-due receivables, focusing on root cause analysis to eliminate habitual customer issues in partnership with Seafax.Review customer deductions for appropriate supporting documentation and collaborate with teams and customers when additional information is needed.Research and resolve unsubstantiated customer deductions and short-pays with team members.Process customer deductions and verify against customer trade agreements in accordance with trade spend policies and procedures, obtaining Sales and Finance approvals as required.Handle daily check deposits using RDC device, prepare deposits for approval, record credit card transactions, and perform cash application.Assist with month-end closing process, including accounts receivable sub-ledger and monthly trade spend accrual reconciliation.Review customers' D&B Credit Reports and credit references to determine creditworthiness and establish credit limits.Maintain and update corporate credit policies and procedures.Manage EDI communications and integration between EDI partners, company, and customers.Prepare AR aging analysis and cash flow projections upon request.Accounts Payable Support (10%)
Provide backup support for accounts payable functions during peak periods or staff absences.Assist with customer payment processing and posting.Support with aging report maintenance and collection efforts.Help reconcile customer accounts as needed.General Accounting (10%)
Participate in month-end and year-end closing proceduresAssist with audit preparations and documentationSupport special projects and process improvement initiativesMaintain organized digital and physical filing systemsRequirements : Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related fields.2+ years of accounting experience with focus on AP / AR.Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices.Proficiency with MS Office products, especially ExcelExperience with ERP systemsSkills & Competencies
High degree of accuracy and attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent time management and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProfessional communication and interpersonal skillsAdaptability to changing priorities and deadlines