Accounts Receivable Associate

Accounts Receivable Associate

POSITION OVERVIEW

Pearce Services LLC is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to join our accounting team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-driven, and knowledgeable individual with a minimum of 5 years of A/R or Accounting background who can handle the large volume of accounts receivable transactions at a medium-sized enterprise.  The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, work well within our organized AR Department, utilize a logical and analytical approach to identifying problems and appropriate solutions, and demonstrate a helping attitude to cross-train and assist our Accounting Department, as needed. This candidate will be provided insight, continued training and support by our AR Lead to facilitate success and growth at Pearce!

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Post payments received daily against customer invoices
• Reconcile A/R to the G/L monthly.
• Process Bank Reconciliations at month-end
• Process journal entries.
• Process credit card payments as payment method for invoices
• Process daily bank transactions for several bank accounts as needed
• Process credit memos as needed
• Process and record check payments from customers
• Create new customers in the ERP system
• Assist with month-end closing and annual audit
• Perform analysis as requested by Accounting Manager, and Executive Team
• Maintain accurate payment application in a timely manner
• Research issue items per Management’s instruction
• Assisting on audited document preparation
• Following department SOP and working with limited supervision
• Support accounting team, customers, operations, and other corporate departments
• Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as required 

QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS 

• 4-5 years of accounting/accounts receivable experience
• Experience with .csv imports in NetSuite
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Knowledge of ERP software and expense reporting (NetSuite experience is preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Ability to work independently with excellent prioritization, planning, and organization skills
• Solid time management and organizational skills
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be able to multi-task, have a positive attitude, and have a great work ethic
• Have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures
• Must have the ability to be detailed, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Must have strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to interact and work with others