Accounts Receivable Associate

Jobtailor; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Marlborough, MA is seeking an Accounts Receivable specialist to manage payments and ledger accuracy. You will process accounts and incoming payments, prepare invoices and deposits, and reconcile AR ledgers to ensure all payments are correctly posted.

Responsibilities include contacting clients to resolve payment issues, generating AR reports, and supporting other accounting areas. Strong Excel and MS Office skills, attention to detail, and a can-do attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and fair credit practices.
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills with strong numerical aptitude.
• Experience with spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Proficiency in English and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data.
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledgers to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Contact clients to resolve invoice payment issues.
• Work with other departments to assist with client accounts.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate financial statements and AR reports detailing accounts receivable status.
• Cross training will be provided in other areas of accounting.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Data Entry

Excel

MS Office

Reconciliation

Customer Service

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Numbers / Math

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

eAutomate

Excel

MS Office

Job description

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledgers to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Contact clients to resolve invoice payment issues
• Work with other departments to assist with client accounts
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
• Cross training will be provided in other areas of accounting

Requirements

• Proven working experience in Accounts Receivable
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office, specifically in Excel
• Customer Service Orientation and negotiation skills
• Excellent Communication Skills, verbal and written
• Can-do Attitude and a willingness to learn
• High school diploma or equivalent
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Prior experience with accounting software, preferably eAutomate, is required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Accounts Receivable management, including processing payments, reconciling ledgers, and generating financial reports. Proficient in accounting software and MS Excel, with strong attention to detail and customer service skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Receivable Management
• Accounting Software Proficiency
• Data Entry Skills
• Financial Reporting
• Customer Service Orientation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounts Receivable
• Basic Accounting Principles
• Financial Transactions
• Data Entry
• Invoice Preparation
• Payment Reconciliation
• Financial Statement Generation
• Spreadsheet Operation
• Attention to Detail
• Calculation and Posting

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Can-do Attitude
• Willingness to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

• Financial Policies
• Collection Regulations
• Client Account Management
• Fair Credit Practices

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Excel
• EAutomate