Accounts Receivable Accountant

The *Accounts Receivable* *Accountant* is responsible for regularly analyzing and reconciling accounts receivable and other accounting general duties and responsibilities.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* · Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable · Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files and contacts delinquent account holders to request payment · Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested · Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts and responds to customers’ inquiries · Manage ad-hoc accounting projects as necessary · Review incoming customer Purchase Orders for accuracy and completeness · Process customer POs with appropriate departments · Update all logs/systems with order information · Assist in the preparation of paperwork related to international shipments · Reconcile key accounts in a timely manner · Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries · Administer daily accounting functions in QuickBooks accounting Software · Analyzes and verifies account information; creates spreadsheets and reports · Assist in the implementation of the annual budget process and variance reporting budget vs actual · Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes · Back-up Account Payables · All other duties as assigned *QUALIFICATIONS:* · Familiarity with fundamental accounting principles (GAAP), practices, rules, and regulations.
· Prior knowledge and hands-on experience using QuickBooks accounting software preferred.
· Advanced proficiency in MS Office Excel · Proficiency with Google G-Suite and MS Office Products *EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:* · Bachelor’s Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance preferred · Minimum three years related experience working in an Accounting/Finance Department or an equivalent combination of education and experience · Minimum three years of manufacturing cost accounting experience preferred *CAREER PROGRESSION:* * *Senior Accountant* * *Assistant Controller* At Lighthouse Instruments (LHI), our talented team is our greatest asset.
Their health and wellness are vital to the success of our organization.
That’s why, as part of our Total Rewards strategy, we offer affordable and comprehensive healthcare coverage with ancillary benefit options to eligible employees and their families beginning the first day of the month following the hire date.
Additionally, LHI offers a variety of benefits focused on the professional development, financial, and well-being of our employees.
If you have a passion and dedication to innovation, pursuing excellence, and a commitment to customer and team respect, please email your resume to Human Resources at *dparsonslewis@lighthouseinstruments.
com*.
_Lighthouse Instruments LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the U.
S.
includes race, color, religion, natural origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental disabilities, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Equal employment opportunity includes but is not limited to hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leave of absence, and termination.
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_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.
66 - $27.
29 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * AD&D insurance * Commuter assistance * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Profit sharing * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience level: * 2 years Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities * Yearly bonus Work Location: In person