Ar Accountant Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY:

The Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate revenue and cost recognition, timely collections and payments, and strong financial controls. This role includes components of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, costing, inventory, reporting and compliance.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process and record AR and AP transactions accurately and on time
• Generate and send AR invoices and account statements
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments
• Create credit memos for customer returns
• Maintain customer and vendor files

• Correspond with customers and vendors
• Research and resolve AR and AP invoice discrepancies
• Crosstrain on vendor payments
• Record sales and use tax appropriately
• Compile monthly reports and reconciliations
• Support month-end closing, including subledger reconciliation and journal entries
• Provide supporting documentation for audits or projects
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and financial regulations
• Maintain documentation of detailed procedures
• May be asked to perform other duties at a lower level or higher level of proficiency or not related to this classification

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Technology proficiency with computers for office software, communication tools, and digital record keeping
• Excellent data entry skills
• Other skills required:

• Detail oriented to ensure accuracy

• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks within strict deadlines
• Using logic and reasoning to offer solutions to problems
• Exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
• Work with integrity, dependability, and initiative

COMPETENCIES:

• Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.

• Continually required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The employee must

• occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds.
• frequently lift and/or move up to 10pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision
  

• Every other Friday off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance available first of the month after hire
• PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k)