Staff Accountant

Rachel Miller is partnering on an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant with a company in Rensselaer, New York. This role is ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for accuracy and collaboration. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining customer accounts, coordinating billing processes, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records while supporting the overall accounting function.

Customer Accounts Management:

• Accurately process customer credit applications and maintain detailed credit records.
• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate actions to address outstanding balances.
• Establish and maintain a communication schedule for delinquent accounts, including issuing periodic statements and email follow-ups.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve payment issues efficiently.
• Maintain complete and accurate customer and contract files.

Billing and Collections:

• Coordinate billing information for assigned areas and ensure accuracy within the accounts receivable system.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to collections and delinquent accounts.

Accounting and Reconciliation:

• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to accounts receivable and prepare journal entries for month-end closing.
• Analyze month-end revenue variances for assigned categories and accounts.

System Support:

• Assist in maintaining the accounting system, including testing and implementing new features and upgrades.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 1-2 years of related experience. An associate’s degree in accounting with commensurate experience may be considered. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting systems is preferred
• A customer service orientation with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a professional team-oriented environment.
• Must be very organized and accurate with a strong attention to detail.