Accounts Receivable Accountant (Contract)

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Dental & Vision insurance

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant (Contract) in Arlington, VA for a 6-month engagement with potential conversion. The role focuses on AR operations, reconciliation, and billing accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers an on-site schedule with a 3-day-per-week plan and benefits eligibility. Responsibilities include posting revenue, managing customer accounts, resolving discrepancies, and supporting month-end close while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full cycle accounts receivable experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including SUMIFS and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations.
• Business-related degree preferred.
• Non-Profit or membership experience is a plus.
• Strong ability to reconcile accounts efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process all bank deposits and post revenue in the ERP.
• Manage and reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Post cash receipts and allocate payments; handle unapplied items.
• Conduct collections professionally and keep records up to date.
• Support month-end close and aging analysis.
• Prepare invoicing, credit memos, and adjustments.

Skills

Full cycle AR

Advanced Excel (SUMIFS, VLOOKUP)

GL reconciliations

Bachelor's degree in Business

Non-Profit / Membership experience

Strong reconciliation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Role: Accounts ReceivableStaff Accountant (Contract)

Location: Arlington, VA

Office Schedule: 3 days a week

Pay: 25-30 hr

Hiring Type: Contract 6 month – potentialto convert

Benefits: This position is eligible for health, dental, vision, insurance, and 401(K).

A well-established media/distribution organization is seeking a Senior Associate, Accounts Receivable to support high-volume AR operations. This role will focus on account reconciliation, collections, and resolving billing discrepancies while partnering cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Min of 2 yearsof Full Cycle Accounts Receivable
• Advanced Excel Excel-sum ifs/vlookups, create & manipulate
• Experience with G/L recs.
• BS, Business related highly preferred
• Non-Profit Industry /Membership experience
• Strong Reconciliation Experience

Job Responsibilities

• Process all bank deposits (credit cards, checks, wires,)
• Post and allocate revenue in Sage Intacct
• Manage and reconcile assigned customer accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Post cash receipts, apply payments, and clear unapplied or suspense items
• Handle collections efforts and customer communications professionally
• Create and process invoices, credit memos, and adjustments
• Support month-end close including aging review and bad debt analysis
• Partner with operations, sales, and third-party vendors to resolve billing issues
• Maintain accurate documentation and customer records within ERP system
• Assist with audits, reporting, and process improvements
• Maintain A/R subledger and reconcile to General Ledger
• Prepare monthly invoicing and aging reports
• Follow up on past-due receivables (6+ months)
• Reconcile assigned GL and investment accounts
• Process in-house credit card transactions
• Publication payments and overdue tracking
• Foundation investments and donation deposits
• Assist with year-end close, deferred revenue schedules, audit support, and overdue reporting.

Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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