Staff Accountant - AR Focused

Vaco
$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / yr
United States, Ohio, Elyria
Nov 04, 2024
Vaco is hiring for an AR Accountant opportunity in Elyria OH. This is a direct hire position that is onsite Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant is responsible for managing the organization's accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, collections, and reconciliation of payments. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and external customers. The AR Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial records and supporting the organization's cash flow by ensuring all receivables are recorded and collected efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and issue invoices to customers in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Monitor accounts receivable ledger to track and follow up on outstanding invoices, resolving any discrepancies or issues promptly. Perform daily cash applications, recording customer payments (via check, wire transfer, credit card, etc.) to appropriate accounts. Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate payment application, and investigate and resolve any payment discrepancies. Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to address billing inquiries, disputes, and customer account issues. Maintain detailed records of communications with customers regarding overdue accounts and manage the collection process, including sending reminder notices. Generate regular aging reports, monitor overdue accounts, and prepare accounts for potential write-offs or bad debt provisions in coordination with management. Assist with month-end closing processes by ensuring that AR-related transactions are recorded accurately and on time. Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support related to accounts receivable transactions. Continuously seek process improvements in AR operations and participate in the implementation of best practices and accounting software upgrades. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or related field. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.