AR Accountant

Manufacturing Company in beautiful Carlsbad seeking to hire a AR Accountant to the team! 

 Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for the AR process including collecting, tracking, and posting payments, managing reports and documentation, managing customer account status, aging, and collections. This position requires the ability to communicate with a strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The Accounts Receivable Accountant works closely with the Controller in all areas of the Accounting Department and plays an integral part in supporting growth in the company by ensuring accurate accounting and analysis. 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for entering checks, ACH, and wire payments from company bank account into accounting software daily.
• Manage company accounts receivable (AR) and collections for customers and communicate data to Controller as needed.
• Communicate with various departments including Project Management, Sales, and Operations, to obtain information about the status of customer jobs.
• Make collection calls and generate necessary correspondence for all overdue accounts.
• Create Journal Entries in accounting software to correct AR and cash GL balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts in a timely manner to ensure credits and payments are applied correctly.
• Assist HR in the management of the front desk.
• Mange AR inbox and respond to all inquiries within a 24–48-hour timeframe.
• Prepare job reconciliations and reports for customers, project managers, and sales team as needed.
• Compile documentation to support transactions during audits by internal and external parties.
• Participate in weekly AR updates with Controller on customer accounts and aging.
• Reconcile all bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist Controller in review of new and existing customers to establish credit terms, credit line increases, decreases, or termination of credit due to poor payment history.
• Review and disseminate mail to HR and Controller.
• Promote a positive work environment.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities that may be assigned at any time.

Location: Carlsbad Ca
Pay $24.00-$29.00/hr DOE