Accounts Receivable Accountant

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Location: Hopkinton, MA (on-site)

Pay: $28/hour

Position Summary:

This full-time accounting role primarily focuses on Accounts Receivable and Credit, alongside other recurring and project-based tasks. The position requires sound judgment for analyzing various problems and transactions to ensure accurate processing.

Responsibilities:

• Collect outstanding invoice balances.
• Investigate customer debits and short payments, issuing credits or requesting repayments as needed.
• Communicate with customers to resolve issues or provide necessary information.
• Research and resolve unpaid past-due amounts, coordinating with other personnel when appropriate.
• Monitor the credit hold report for outgoing shipments.
• Request customer trade references and perform credit limit reviews for new customers.
• Send proforma invoices for customers requiring payment in advance of shipment.
• Distribute daily invoices to customers via mail, fax, or email.
• Post incoming cash to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Prepare administrative credits and rebills.
• Prepare and analyze A/R aging reports weekly and monthly.
• Prepare packing slips for pickup by the document scanning provider and forward the corresponding Excel file for indexing.
• Prepare and enter journal entries.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and determine appropriate actions.
• Work on various analytical projects independently or with team members.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience in a manufacturing environment using a computer-based system.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, process transactions accurately, and adhere to company and department policies and procedures.
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, strong English communication skills, and attention to detail are crucial.
• Self-motivation and initiative are necessary.
• Capability to handle confidential data and collaborate in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• **Ability to work holidays and overtime during month end close **

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.