Staff Accountant

What is this role?

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the accounts receivable process, ensuring the accurate recognition of revenue in accordance with accounting standards, and supporting general accounting tasks. As a key player in a small, dynamic team, you will manage customer billing and payments, track outstanding balances, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper revenue recognition. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to take on a variety of accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing environment.

What does an average day look like?

Driving Results:

• Manage the processing of customer invoices and ensure timely and accurate application of payments to open invoices.

• Monitor customer level P&L’s and contribution margin to assist with financial analysis.

• Oversee cash application and resolve discrepancies between payments and invoices.

• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards (ASC 606), including review of contracts, sales, and billing adjustments.

• Prepare and analyze weekly A/R aging reports to monitor overdue accounts and provide insights for collections performance.

Taking Ownership:

• Lead billing, collections, and dispute resolution processes to ensure efficient A/R operations and cash flow management.

• Review customer contracts and assist in the preparation of revenue-related journal entries.

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate A/R account reconciliations and revenue recognition.

Making Decisions:

• Collaborate with sales and finance teams to assess credit applications and manage credit risk exposure.

• Provide actionable insights to optimize cash flow and reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).

• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices for billing, collections, and revenue recognition.

Cultivating Relationships:

• Work closely with sales and operations teams to resolve customer billing inquiries, payments, and account issues.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (sales, legal, finance) to resolve customer disputes and ensure accurate contract and revenue recognition.

• Collaborate with auditors during year-end audits to ensure compliance with revenue recognition and A/R controls.

Instilling Trust:

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and policies for accounts receivable and revenue recognition processes.

• Drive process improvements, including automation initiatives, to enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors.

• Maintain the integrity of financial reporting, providing timely and accurate updates to leadership.

Customer Focus:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments and resolve any outstanding billing or payment issues.

• Provide clear, consistent, and professional communication with customers and internal stakeholders regarding accounts and revenue recognition.

What Background Should You Have?

• 2-4 years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or a related field, ideally within a high-growth business environment.

• Familiarity with revenue recognition principles (e.g., ASC 606) and A/R best practices.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle complex accounting issues.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.