The AR Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and is part of the finance team.  The AR Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the finance department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization with focus on Accounts Receivable.  The finance team is responsible for accounts payable and receivable, filing multi state sales and use taxes, preparing for assorted audits, budgeting, inventory control, job costing, and fixed asset management.  The successful candidate should have excellent computer skills; exceptional problem-solving abilities and good organizational skills. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing information
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts and requested 
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amount with the assistance of the Controller and other staff 
• Collaborates with the Controller to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (monthly) basis
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger
• Assists Controller in reconciling revenue accounts each month
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for Finance Team as needed 
• Relays changes of information to appropriate staff 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills:

• High-level Communication Skills: Professional communication, demeanor, and appearance
• Superior customer service skills: professionalism, soft skills, and phone etiquette
• Detail oriented, organized while maintaining production volume
• Time management, prioritization and multi-tasking abilities
• Works independently and collaborates well with a team
• Desire to work hard and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to easily adapt to changes in processes, procedures and priority
• Willing to participate in cross training and backup other team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward planning and organizational skills
• Dependability

Experience Requirements and Positives:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• Experience in audit preparation and process a positive
• Experience in construction and/or telecommunication industries a positive
• Familiar with job costing and project accounting

Physical/Environment Demands:

• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Use of fingers, hands, and arms
• Extended work with computer
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision
• Work in a modern office environment with moderate noise levels
• The incumbent will be in a busy, open area office and faced with frequent interruptions.