Junior Accountant

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, account statements, payment status, remittance details, and other accounts receivable matters.
• Support collection efforts by following up on assigned customer accounts, coordinating with internal teams to resolve disputes, payment delays, and billing discrepancies, and escalating high-risk balances when appropriate.
• Monitor and manage customer invoice activity across third-party platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Taulia), ensuring timely issue resolution and payment processing.
• Perform daily cash application activities, reconcile customer payments to open invoices, and investigate unapplied cash or payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer account records, including contact information, payment preferences, and collection-related documentation.
• Support month-end close activities by ensuring accurate cash postings, reconciliations, and clean accounts receivable records.
• Prepare and distribute AR reporting, aging analyses, flash reports, and collection status updates to provide visibility into receivable performance and collection risks.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Collections.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and customer billing/payment platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, or Taulia.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across Finance, Sales, Operations, and customer-facing teams.