Accounts Receivable Accountant

firstPRO, Inc; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. is seeking an AR Accountant to support accounts receivable, cash application, deductions, reconciliations, credit, and collections. This role partners with Finance, Sales, and Customer Service to resolve account issues, improve cash flow, and ensure timely collection of receivables.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize financial processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years in Accounts Receivable or similar role.
• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred.
• Experience with deductions, cash application, collections and reconciliations.
• Audit exposure preferred.
• Strong Excel and ERP experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments and apply cash to AR sub-ledgers.
• Investigate and resolve deductions, credits, and disputes.
• Monitor AR aging and prioritize collections for past-due accounts.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customers to resolve billing issues.
• Prepare AR, aging, collections, deduction and cash flow reports.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and assist with month-end close.
• Support audits with reconciliations and documentation.
• Review AR processes for compliance with policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash application and collections.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Cash Application

Deductions

Reconciliations

Credit & Collections

ERP systems

GAAP

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

A growing manufacturing company is seeking an AR Accountant to support accounts receivable, cash application, deductions, reconciliations, credit, and collections. This role will work closely with Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and customers to resolve account issues, improve cash flow, and ensure accurate and timely collection of outstanding receivables. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments, apply cash, and reconcile AR sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve customer deductions, pricing discrepancies, credits, and account disputes.
• Monitor AR aging and prioritize collection efforts for past-due accounts.
• Work closely with Sales and customers to resolve pricing, billing, and payment issues.
• Prepare and analyze AR, aging, collections, deduction, and cash flow reports.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and assist with month-end close.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, documentation, and account support.
• Review AR processes for compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash application, collections, deduction management, and overall AR processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, or a similar accounting role.
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience preferred.
• Experience with customer deductions, cash application, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Audit or internal audit experience/exposure preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and AR best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities.