Accounts Receivable Accountant

Theuniversityunion; Maplewood (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Fiber is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage collections and AR-related tasks within a collaborative accounting team. You will handle incoming payments, maintain records, and ensure accurate postings in the ledger.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel and MS Office. This full-time position is based in Maplewood, Missouri, and offers opportunities to contribute to performance goals and company growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience, 1–3 years in accounting or a Bachelor's in Accounting.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, credit practices and regulations.
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and teamwork.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments in line with policies and procedures.
• Perform daily financial transactions, including posting and recording AR data.
• Reconcile AR ledger to ensure proper posting of payments.
• Collect past due accounts following fair credit practices and regulations.
• Provide schedules and reports to customers and authorized personnel.
• Create, edit and maintain AR policies and procedures; perform other tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider of internet, data transport, and other services to carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. To learn more, please visit bluebirdfiber.com .

The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for handling the collections of accounts receivable, and other administrative tasks as assigned. Be collaborative while working beside a dynamic team of accountants that work hard to meet goals and objectives for the Company. Live the mission and values of the this growing company to serve the common goal.

Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals! Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of a A/R Accountant to be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives for the organization and live the mission and values of this growing company to meet a common goal. Check out this video that highlights our amazing company culture.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience, a minimum of 1 to 3 years related experience; or Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, specifically Excel.

Summary

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLILITES

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, posting and recording accounts receivables data
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Collection of past due accounts following fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Provide appropriate schedules and reports as requested to customers and other authorized personnel.
• Create, edit and maintain policies and procedures related to areas of responsibilities.
• Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

Bluebird is an equal opportunity employer.