Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant in Washington, DC to manage invoicing, cash applications, AR aging, and collections. You will support month-end close, prepare reconciliations, and analyze accounts to ensure accuracy.

The role requires 3+ years in AR or accounting, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency with ERP systems. Excellent communication and deadline-driven work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounts receivable, billing, or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of AR processes, GL accounting, and GAAP basics.
• Experience with invoicing, cash applications, collections, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities including invoice generation and payment processing.
• Process cash receipts (ACH, wire, checks, lockbox) and post to customer accounts.
• Monitor AR aging and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Perform collections and communicate with customers on status and past due invoices.
• Prepare reconciliations and journal entries for AR and cash activity.
• Support month-end close and financial reporting with schedules and analyses.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and accounting teams to resolve billing issues.
• Assist internal and external audits with workpapers and account reconciliations.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage Intacct

Job description

Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant (F8675947 - IN) District of Columbia, USA

Salary: USD60000 - USD70000 per year

Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant to support the organization's accounts receivable and accounting operations. This position will be responsible for managing the invoicing process, cash applications, account reconciliations, collections activities, and supporting month-end close procedures. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, experience working in a deadline-driven environment, and the ability to analyze and resolve billing and payment discrepancies while partnering effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including invoice generation, payment processing, and account maintenance.
• Process and apply cash receipts, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, lockbox transactions, and other payment methods.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively follow up on outstanding customer balances.
• Perform collections activities and communicate professionally with customers regarding payment status and past due invoices.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and customer disputes.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts receivable transactions, adjustments, and cash activity.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with financial reporting by maintaining accurate records and providing account analysis.
• Analyze aging reports, collection trends, and customer payment history to identify potential risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, customer service, and accounting teams to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Process credit memos, account adjustments, write-offs, and payment reallocations in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation in compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing workpapers, schedules, and account reconciliations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounts receivable, billing, or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, general ledger accounting, and accounting principles.
• Experience with invoicing, cash applications, collections, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience working in a high-volume or multi-entity environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, or similar accounting platforms.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control procedures.
• Experience supporting external audits and compliance requirements.
• Professional services, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, or other complex billing environment experience.