AR Accountant

LHH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is assisting a client with their need for an AR Accountant. This is a fully onsite, direct hire position in south Charlotte.

Responsibilities include managing daily accounts receivable activity, invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and aging review; monitoring balances; reviewing credit limits and terms; and processing cash applications. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least 5 years of AR experience, with ERP and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience with a strong AR background.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.
• Experience with ERP and credit management systems.
• Ability to analyze customer financial information and make sound credit recommendations.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts receivable activity, including invoicing, collections, account reconciliations, and aging review.
• Monitor customer balances and follow up on past-due accounts to support timely payment and improve receivables turnover.
• Review customer credit limits, payment terms, and financial information to support appropriate credit decisions.
• Process and review cash applications to ensure customer payments are posted promptly and accurately.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, deductions, and account disputes.
• Analyze aging trends, identify potential collection risks, and assist with bad debt reserve calculations.
• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and account analysis related to accounts receivable.
• Maintain accurate customer records and assist with improvements to credit, collection, and cash application processes.
• Build effective working relationships with customers and internal teams, including sales, customer service, and accounting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Credit management systems

Job description

LHH is assisting a client with their need for an AR Accountant. This is a fully onsite, direct hire position in south Charlotte.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounts receivable activity, including invoicing, collections, account reconciliations, and aging review.

• Monitor customer balances and follow up on past-due accounts to support timely payment and improve receivables turnover.

• Review customer credit limits, payment terms, and financial information to support appropriate credit decisions.

• Process and review cash applications to ensure customer payments are posted promptly and accurately.

• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, deductions, and account disputes.

• Analyze aging trends, identify potential collection risks, and assist with bad debt reserve calculations.

• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and account analysis related to accounts receivable.

• Maintain accurate customer records and assist with improvements to credit, collection, and cash application processes.

• Build effective working relationships with customers and internal teams, including sales, customer service, and accounting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with a strong background in accounts receivable; accounts payable experience is a plus.

• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.

• Experience working with ERP and computer-based credit management systems.

• Ability to analyze customer financial and business information and make sound credit recommendations.

• Strong reconciliation, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $68,000.00 per year

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