Accounts Receivable Accountant - Hybrid & Impactful

Liberty Dental Plan Careers; Tustin (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Liberty Dental Plan is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support Accounts Receivable operations. You will handle cash applications, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with multiple departments to investigate discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and assist in month-end closes. A 2+ year accounting background and strong Excel skills are required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
• At least 2 years of accounting/finance experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, balance sheets, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Hands-on cash application and AR activities
• Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP and PivotTables; Access is a plus
• Experience with Sage or Health Solutions Plus (HSP) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Review daily deposit activity and apply payments with supporting docs
• Perform cash applications and account reconciliations to resolve differences
• Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze discrepancies, research root causes, and coordinate with teams to resolve issues
• Support month-end close and assist audits with schedules and docs
• Assist with special projects and process improvements

Skills

Accounting proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Cash application

Account reconciliations

Excel (VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

Health Solutions Plus (HSP)

Microsoft Access

Job description

Liberty Dental Plan is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support Accounts Receivable operations. You will handle cash applications, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with multiple departments to investigate discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and assist in month-end closes. A 2+ year accounting background and strong Excel skills are required for success.