Accounts Receivable Accountant (Credit & General Accounting)

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $24.00 – $25.00 per hour
  

• Full-time position
  

• Work Environment, starts 100% on site first 3 months then Hybrid role based in Mansfield, MA

Strong Excel skills, Experience with Pivot tables, and/ or Vlookups

Position Summary

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support credit and general accounting functions, including account reconciliation, cash application, and account maintenance. This role is responsible for monitoring outstanding balances, managing delinquent accounts, and ensuring adherence to company credit policies.

This position works closely with Customer Service and internal teams to maintain accurate financial data and support the control of company assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including various Accounts Receivable and prepaid/reserve accounts
  

• Reconcile unprocessed cash and checks to the general ledger
  

• Prepare and review journal entries (daily, weekly, monthly)
  

• Maintain and track write-off reserves and analyze bad debt trends
  

• Monitor consultant account balances and manage collection communications
  

• Resolve inquiries from Customer Service related to credit and account balances
  

• Process stop payments, reissue checks, and manage returned payments
  

• Review and resolve credit holds for new applications and payment terms
  

• Reconcile sales journals and generate shipment journals
  

• Perform credit analysis and review account activity for accuracy
  

• Monitor credit card payments and ensure proper application
  

• Manage account adjustments and recurring entries in internal systems
  

• Support general accounting and credit-related projects as needed

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred
  

• 3+ years of accounting experience (Accounts Receivable strongly preferred)
  

• Working knowledge of accounting principles (debits, credits, journals, ledgers)
  

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  

• Proficient in reconciliations
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)
  

• Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP
  

• Experience with financial, order, commission, or banking systems preferred
  

• Strong data entry, reporting, and reconciliation skills

Additional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  

• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams
  

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

• Regular use of computer, keyboard, and monitor
  

• Requires attention to detail and ability to focus on data accuracy

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with matching
  

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
  

• Life insurance
  

• Flexible spending account
  

• Tuition reimbursement
  

• Employee assistance program
  

• Employee discount

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