Accounts Receivable Accountant - Collections

Fortis Solutions Group, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Solutions Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and analyze data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure timely invoicing and payments, and support month-end close.

Strong AR knowledge, Excel proficiency, and NetSuite experience are preferred. The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and collaboration within a production-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of accounts receivable and billing procedures.
• General knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in accounting software packages (NetSuite preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to think proactively and solve problems using forethought and creativity.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Integrity, ethical, analytical, adaptable, results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Generate customer invoices accurately and timely.
• Manage the company's accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collection of payments from customers.
• Develop and implement credit and collection policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports that analyze aging receivables, collection trends, and creditworthiness of customers.
• Recommend and implement strategies to improve collection efficiency.
• Analyze customer accounts; identify and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Process incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute customer account statements.
• Assist with credit checks and setting credit limits for new customers.
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
• Support financial reporting and analysis as needed.
• Assist with audits and other accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing procedures

Bookkeeping

NetSuite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in accounting

HS or GED

7 years accounting clerk experience in lieu of degree

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Description

As the Accounts Receivable Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with established accounting principles and company procedures. You will collaborate with other cross functional team members as needed and exhibit professionalism, quality and proficiency when dealing with customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable:
  • Generate customer invoices accurately and timely.
  • Manage the company's accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collection of payments from customers.
  • Develop and implement credit and collection policies and procedures.
  • Prepare reports that analyze aging receivables, collection trends, and creditworthiness of customers.
  • Recommend and implement strategies to improve collection efficiency.
  • Analyze customer accounts. Identify and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Process incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare and distribute customer account statements.
  • Assist with credit checks and setting credit limits for new customers.
• General Accounting Support:
  • Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
  • Assist with financial reporting and analysis as needed.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Assisting with other accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• HS (or GED) is required.
• Associate degree in accounting. (Will consider 7 years of previous experience as an Accounting Clerk in lieu of degree)
• At least 4 years of Accounting Clerk work experience.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of accounts receivable and billing procedures.
• General knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in accounting software packages. (NetSuite preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Able to think proactively and solve problems using forethought and creativity.
• Must be collaborative and possess a team mentality.
• Key Attributes – integrity, ethical, analytical, adaptable, results oriented.

Training Requirements

• Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Typical office tasks, sitting, repetitive computer use.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment

• Home office: Adequate Wi-fi access required to support company provided computer and allow for seamless use of communication applications and tools for conducting daily business (ie: Video calls, chat, messaging, etc).
• Exposure to dust and noise when in the production environment.

Personal Protective Equipment

• None required. Safety shoes and eye protection are highly recommended in the production area.

Travel requirements

• None required.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, provided this does not create an undue hardship for the company. Fortis Solutions Group retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position, as needed.

Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.