Accounting Associate, Accounts Receivable

Pilotcompany; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilotcompany in Knoxville, TN is seeking an accounting professional to maintain the general ledger, prepare financial statements, and manage accounts payable and receivable for less complex accounts. Responsibilities include processing AR transactions, reconciling data, ensuring accuracy, supporting cash flow, and collaborating with Credit and AR teams.

A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Minimum three years' experience in accounting or a related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare financial statements.
• Process accounts payable/receivable for less complex accounts.
• Prepare, record, verify, analyze, and report AR transactions.
• Perform analyses and reconciliations to detect issues and adjustments.
• Ensure transaction entry procedures are followed and resolve payment variances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

The purpose of this job is to perform routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, as well as prepare various accounting statements, financial reports, and accounts payable or receivable functions for less complex accounts.

Prepare, record, verify, analyze, and report accounts receivable transactions

Analyses and reconciliations to detect fraud, data issues, and adjustments

Ensure transaction entry verification procedures are followed

Investigate and resolve any payment variances or shortfalls

Reconcile payment card tender's accounts to ensure that the payment received match transactional receipts

Work closely with other departments such as Credit and AR collections to ensure smooth cash flow and resolve payment issues

Review and collect on direct bill or funded transaction; respond to inquiries from external companies

Classify, compute, and record financial information

Check the accuracy of figures and calculations related to business transactions

Model behaviors that support the company's common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level

Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Complete other duties as assigned

Additional Duties

May be required to review and responding to credit card disputes

May be required to address inquiries for our guests and ensuring a positive guest experience

May be required to maintain and balance large volume of data from disparate data sources

May be required to prepare and record accounting transactions

May be required to analyze and report patterns and trends on large datasets to leadership

We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent certification required

Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred

Minimum three years' experience in accounting or related area preferred

Specialized Knowledge

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Familiarity with billing and accounting software preferred

Intermediate reconciling software skills preferred

Competencies

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Strong teamwork and problem solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines, work extended hours when necessary, and perform work with a high sense of urgency

Travel

Travel required less than 5%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time