Job Title: Accounts Receivable - AR Staff Accountant
Location: Lehi, UT (2-3 days/week onsite)
Duration: 5 months
Contract Type: W2 only
Pay Rate: $35.21/Hour
The Opportunity
- Client's Account Receivable department is looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support the Accounts Receivable team. The position will report to the Accounts Receivable Manager.
- The primary focus of the position will be on the areas of reconciliation, issue resolution and analysis across multiple currencies and payment methods.
- This role will also involve application of cash, project support and process improvement which will require collaborating cross functionally.
What you'll do
- Resolve issues across Enterprise and eCommerce platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams and Client's stakeholders. Ensure issues are followed through to resolution, while identifying opportunities for broader process improvements.
- Analyse and review eCommerce payments and files (e.g., Credit Card, PayPal) to ensure automated system application. Investigate and act on unapplied items to ensure high-value settlements are accurately reported and reconciled.
- Post and apply multi-currency customer receipts to accounts daily. Investigate and resolve customer allocation queries promptly.
- Review and analyse payment files received via electronic banking systems. Identify trends or irregularities and proactively resolve issues impacting multi-currency payments across both Enterprise and eCommerce platforms. Utilize tools such as High Radius for detailed investigation.
- Manage a shared mailbox, triaging a wide variety of requests and inquiries efficiently.
- Support the team in achieving tight close timelines and ensure deliverables are met consistently.
- Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with internal processes.
- Maintain strong attention to detail in a compliance-focused environment where adherence to procedures, processes, and SLAs is critical.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to a strong control environment within the Accounts Receivable function.
- Document processes and proactively maintain accurate and up-to-date procedural documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of GL, debtor, and bank reconciliations.
- Regularly review aged bank and debtor reconciliations to ensure reconciling items are accurately reflected and cleared on a timely basis.
What's needed to succeed
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in cash application and/or in a similar accounting or analysis-based role
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Experience in analysing data sets and identifying issues and trends
- Experience with eCommerce payment application and accounting
- A college degree is beneficial, but not mandatory
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
- Solid understanding of accounting entries
- A strong work ethic and ability to work in an organized and detail-oriented manner
- Energy, passion, and drive to deliver results
- Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to shifting priorities
- Initiative to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills