Staff Accountant

Job Description

JOB TYPE : Hybrid - Onsite 6 times per month

CONTRACT TYPE : 6 MONTHS W2 CONTRACT

CONTRACT RATE : TO BE DISCUSSED (AROUND $20 / HOUR)

A contract is available at our client immediately for a Staff Accountant responsible for collecting past due invoices and allocating and reconciling payments from clients through cash application, working with an offshore collections team.

You will have the support of a general supervisor, contribute to a client team where you will be encouraged to collaborate with and contribute to the team.

Key skills :

Debtors, accounts receivable, A / R, cash application, accounting, collections, Excel, SOX

Job responsibilities :

• Assist with the development, implementation, and documentation of procedures and process improvements for general collections and reporting functions.
• Assist in the collection of outstanding invoices while maintaining client relationships
• Provide feedback and guidance for offshore Collections team members
• Perform analysis and reporting on past due client trends and identify level of risk and root cause of non-payment
• Collaborate with other onshore team members to develop process efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and SOX procedures

Requirements

What you must have :

• 1-3 years of collections, finance, or related experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel

What will make you stand out :

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior reporting and project work experience
• Attention to detail

Benefits

This is a 6 month W2 contract.

Hybrid opportunity - 6 days per month in office.

Requirements

Billing and Invoicing Knowledge : Familiarity with billing systems and invoicing processes specific to finance or accounting.

Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy in entering data and reviewing financial documents to avoid errors. Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze expenses, run reports, and identify discrepancies in financial records.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel : Advanced skills in Excel, including the ability to use formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.

Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with various levels of staff and provide customer service.

Basic Accounting Knowledge : Understanding of basic accounting principles to support journal entry preparation and expense allocation.