Accounts Receivable Accountant

LeoForce; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Health, Dental, Vision

PTO & Holidays

401k with match

Career advancement

Job summary

LeoForce in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an entry level Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. You will focus on AR tasks, with a pathway to a full cycle Staff Accountant role as you grow.

Responsibilities include daily AR operations, collections, aging reports, invoicing collaboration with sales, and assisting month-end closing. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field and at least 1 year of experience with Excel and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily AR operations including invoicing, collections, and posting payments.
• Generate and analyze AR aging reports to identify risk and issues.
• Reconcile AR ledger and ensure accurate posting of payments.
• Collaborate with sales to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Assist with month-end close including journal entries and accruals.
• Provide detailed analyses and reports for management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Experience: Entry Level

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year

Job Details

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a knack for numbers and a passion for Accounting? We are seeking an entry level Accountant to join our dynamic team in AR with the opportunity to grow to a full cycle Staff Accountant in the near future. This is a permanent position that offers an exciting opportunity to shape the financial health of our company. You will be a vital part of our accounting team, with a primary focus on managing our accounts receivable tasks. This includes collections, generating AR aging reports, and ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Manage daily operations and strategic objectives of the company's accounts receivable cycle through design, implementation, maintenance, and management of all accounts receivable business functions and procedures for the Accounts Receivable collection process.
2. 2. Handle collections and follow up on outstanding invoices in a timely, professional manner.
3. 3. Generate and analyze AR aging reports on a regular basis, identifying any issues or potential risks.
4. 4. Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
5. 5. Collaborate with the sales team to ensure timely and accurate billing of services.
6. 6. Assist with the month-end closing process, conducting research and making correction journal entries for account discrepancies, preparing closing journal entries, posting accrual entries, and preparing financial statements.
7. 7. Provide detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions, preparing and presenting reports for management.

Qualifications

1. 1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
2. 2. A minimum of 1 years of experience in accounting preferred
3. 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with particular strength in Excel, and experience with accounting software.
4. 4. Strong understanding of billing and financial concepts.
5. 5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. 6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work well in a team environment.
7. 7. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines.
8. 8. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
9. 9. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

A bit about us:

Growing company with multiple locations across Florida

Why join us?

• Opportunity for career advancement to Staff Accountant
• Annual Bonus
• Stable company with growth opportunities and annual salary increases
• Health, Dental, Vision partially paid by employer
• Generous PTO and Holiday schedule
• 401k with match

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