Staff Accountant — Credit & Collections Specialist

QA Technology, Inc; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

QA Technology, Inc. in Hampton, NH is seeking a Staff Accountant / Credit and Collection Analyst to support the Accounting Manager with GL and AR duties.

The role covers month-end close, financial reporting, payroll support, revenue and tax review, plus managing customer credit and collections to optimize cash flow. Strong English communication and detail orientation are essential in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 2–4 years progressive experience in credit/collections or staff accounting.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to perform high-level math and analytical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in month end closing of GL to prepare financial statements.
• Preparation/distribution of monthly reporting package.
• Assist in payroll.
• Analysis of inventory balances and adjustments.
• Cash forecasting.
• Backup and review of credit card transactions, processing charges and refunds.
• Review and verify monthly sales commissions to Sales Representatives.
• Verifying and reporting of sales tax.
• Assist in annual / rolling budget and forecast.
• Assist with cash application of receivables.
• Backup for daily invoicing and AP vouchering.
• Investigate and verify financial status and reputation of prospective customers applying for credit and recommended approval or rejection of applications.
• Establish, monitor and update credit limits with the approval of the Accounting Manager/Controller.
• Manage customer credit including approve customer orders on “credit hold” or placing accounts on “hard hold” depending on the credit situation
• Collection of unpaid invoices / reconciling any invoice disputes
• Work with the Accounting Manager to acquire tax certificates for the applicable customers, and review tax status
• Interact with Sales Representatives and various inter-company departments to exchange information and communicate collection follow-up with customer to resolve disputes derived from pricing, invoicing, and returns
• Assist with bad debt analysis and DSO calculation

Skills

English language proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

QA Technology, Inc. in Hampton, NH is seeking a Staff Accountant / Credit and Collection Analyst to support the Accounting Manager with GL and AR duties.

The role covers month-end close, financial reporting, payroll support, revenue and tax review, plus managing customer credit and collections to optimize cash flow. Strong English communication and detail orientation are essential in this on-site position.