Accounts Receivable Accountant I

Jobtailor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reno, NV is seeking an entry-level Accounts Receivable/Finance associate to support daily cash reconciliation, journal entries, and month-end close. You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Treasury, and Accounting to resolve discrepancies and ensure SOX/compliance adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of AR/finance experience, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. NV Gaming License eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0 to 2 years of accounting, accounts receivable, or finance experience.
• Ability to obtain NV Gaming License.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Internship or work experience in accounting or shared services environments.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of cash application, collections, and customer account reconciliations.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or reporting tools.
• Understanding of SOX controls and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Invoice WAP weekly.
• Investigate variance outages.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, and billing issues.
• Assist with daily cash reconciliation activities.
• Prepare journal entries related to accounts receivable transactions.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate customer master data and account documentation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Treasury, and Accounting teams to resolve account issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Assist with audit requests and documentation as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI

ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Invoice WAP (Wide Area Progressive) weekly
• Investigate variance outages
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, and billing issues
• Assist with daily cash reconciliation activities
• Prepare journal entries related to accounts receivable transactions
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Maintain accurate customer master data and account documentation
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Treasury, and Accounting teams to resolve account issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards
• Assist with audit requests and documentation as needed
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 0 to 2 years of accounting, accounts receivable, or finance experience
• Ability to obtain NV Gaming License
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Internship or work experience in accounting or shared services environments
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of cash application, collections, and customer account reconciliations
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or reporting tools
• Understanding of SOX controls and compliance requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in accounting principles, financial reporting, and accounts receivable processes, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Capable of collaborating across teams to resolve discrepancies and improve operational efficiencies while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting
• Accounts Receivable Experience
• Proficiency In Microsoft Excel
• Experience With ERP Systems
• Understanding Of SOX Controls

Hard Skills

• Accounting Principles
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Application
• Collections
• Customer Account Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Variance Investigation
• Payment Discrepancy Resolution
• Process Improvement
• Operational Efficiency

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Organizational Abilities
• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• NV Gaming License

Industry Keywords

• Internal Controls
• Accounting Standards
• Audit Requests
• Cash Reconciliation
• Shared Services

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Power BI
• ERP Systems
• SAP
• Oracle