Accounting Associate, Accounts Receivable

About the role

Maintain collections for both SP and Direct customers, to include generating collection notices and follow-up communications.
Reconcile Aging reports.
Report generation and analysis, as needed.
Generate and publish direct billings and monthly statements.
Billing and collections maintenance; engage with customers on aged accounts and facilitate payments.
Process payments and other cash receipts.
Process credit memos to include COOP reimbursements, as well as trade receivable credits.
Balance daily deposits and record entries, as required.
Analyze aged A/R accounts and present to Credit Director for further treatment as needed.
Work with Sales and Client Engagement teams to ensure invoices are collected within terms.
Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintain collections for both SP and Direct customers, to include generating collection notices and follow-up communications.
• Reconcile Aging reports.
• Report generation and analysis, as needed.
• Generate and publish direct billings and monthly statements.
• Billing and collections maintenance; engage with customers on aged accounts and facilitate payments.
• Process payments and other cash receipts.
• Process credit memos to include COOP reimbursements, as well as trade receivable credits.
• Balance daily deposits and record entries, as required.
• Analyze aged A/R accounts and present to Credit Director for further treatment as needed.
• Work with Sales and Client Engagement teams to ensure invoices are collected within terms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, including GAAP processes related to accounts receivable, and understanding of basic accounting rules and regulations and the policies and procedures of the finance department.
• Concentration in A/R & credit collection experience desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – able to work effectively across all departments and with customers.
• Analytical skills and excellent problem-solving skills a must.
• Must be detail oriented with ability to prioritize and organize efficiently.
• Understanding of accounting software basics, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Excel, required; Quickbooks experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three years of accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS office and general computer use.

Skills

• Basic accounting principles.
• GAAP processes related to accounts receivable.
• Understanding of basic accounting rules and regulations.
• Policies and procedures of the finance department.
• Concentration in A/R & credit collection experience.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with prioritization and organization skills.
• Accounting software basics, proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and Quickbooks experience.

Benefits

Generous time off: 15 Days of Vacation, 3 Floating Holidays, 2 Paid Volunteer Holidays, 9 Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Environment
Free Parking: covered and EV charging stations
Various 401 (k) Investment Options and Generous Company Match
HMO and PPO Medical Care Options (Employees are fully covered under HMO)

Pay

The salary range varies, and pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, certifications (if applicable), candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and years of experience amongst other factors. Salary range from $29.33 - $37.50

Schedule

Hybrid: Three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) in-office in Long Beach, CA.
Remote work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
Ability to work flexible hours when needed to accommodate traveling for marketing events.