Accounts Receivable Accountant

Bluebird Fiber; Maplewood (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Fiber seeks an Accounts Receivable Accountant in Maplewood, MO to manage invoicing, post payments, and monitor the AR ledger for accurate cash flow. Strong communication, attention to detail, and customer-service orientation are essential.

Requirements include 1–3 years AR experience or a bachelor’s in accounting, solid accounting principles knowledge, and Excel proficiency. This is a full-time, on-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 1–3 years AR experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and collections.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting data.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication; customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments per policy.
• Post and record AR data; verify bank deposits.
• Reconcile AR ledger; ensure payments are properly posted.
• Support collections of past-due accounts per regulations.
• Provide schedules/reports to customers and staff.
• Maintain policies and procedures; handle other tasks as needed.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounting principles

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Customer service

Negotiation

Organization

Posting and recording

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job 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.

Brief Description

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.

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
• Verify bank deposits
• 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.