Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

Are you an Accounts Receivable Specialist who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Aerospace and Defense industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in MS Office Suite, especially intermediate Excel with pivot tables, lookups, and sumifs?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in Anaheim, CA. Interested?

Here's what you'd do :

• This position is predominately responsible for accounts receivable billing and collection functions.
• Duties will include coordinating and preparing customer billings, overseeing the collection processes, and assisting with month-close activities.
• This position needs a good understanding of contract types, customer requirements, and various payment methods, such as advanced payments (milestone, performance-based, progress payments, liquidations, and retention).
• This position will report to the AR - Accounting Manager and collaborate with various team members.
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys working under limited supervision in various areas of the accounting department.
• Managed monthly billing process for progress payments, liquidations, milestones, and PBPs with complex customer requirements.
• Prepare and submit invoices to internal and external customers as needed (daily, weekly, and monthly).
• Maintain a weekly spreadsheet on past-due invoices, contact customers for collections, and work with the team to clean up / write off.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as directed by the Accounting Manager.
• As needed, assist in the accounting month-end process with account reconciliations for AR, including preparing backup documentation and posting journal entries, reviewing financial statements, and uploading financial statements through HFM.
• Understands the requirements of internal customers and provides valuable, timely data to assist in the decision-making process.
• Adheres to Client Sarbanes-Oxley Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFRs) for applicable cycles (EAC, Revenue) and GAAP and Client Accounting Policies.

Here's what you'll get :

• Pay $30.00 / Hr.
• Hours : 9 / 80 HRs / Wk.
• Length : Temp (3 Months).

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes.

We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in MS Office Suite, especially intermediate Excel with pivot tables, lookups, and sumifs.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in General Ledger

Preferred Skills / Qualifications :

• Manufacturing industry experience in Defense or Aerospace
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and COGNOS
• FAR knowledge with an understanding of DoD contracting types, policies, and practices.
• Experience with government and customer invoicing systems (WAWF, DELPHI, VIPERS, EXOSTAR, and ORACLE)
• Governmental Accounting and Billing experience
• GAAP Compliance
• Familiar with Overhead Rates
• Proficient understanding of various government contract types (Fixed Priced, Cost Reimbursable, T&M.)
• Solid understanding of cost and rate structure (Base and Pools)
• Able to prepare and distribute AR Status Reports to track Billing and Collections Reports and others as needed by updating daily cash receipts against outstanding A / R invoices and the daily cash receipt log for the Accounting Manager.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• The candidate should be flexible and willing to step in, providing guidance and support to other team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment and develop strong working relationships with coworkers across all departments.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively (both writing and verbally) with other departments and customers, both internal and external.
• Ability to be flexible with work assignments and appropriately modify processes and procedures to find the best way to complete assigned tasks.
• General understanding of revenue recognition with ASC606
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