What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant/Accounts Receivable position at Accountants One?
We have a repeat client in Norcross that is looking for a Staff Accountant with heavy A/R focus.
Position Summary
This is a full-time, 100% in-office role based in Norcross, GA. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing the full accounts receivable cycle while also supporting key accounting functions tied to month-end close and reconciliations. This position blends strong accounting knowledge with hands-on AR operations, including collections, dispute resolution, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working cross-functionally to resolve issues and keep cash flow moving.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounts receivable including invoicing, cash applications, credit memos, and collections
- Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
- Support month-end and quarter-end close with journal entries, accruals, and reporting
- Maintain accurate recording of all AR transactions in the ERP system
- Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts (31 days)
- Lead collections efforts with both domestic and international customers
- Research and resolve billing issues, payment discrepancies, and unapplied cash
- Process and validate credit memos, refunds, and adjustments
- Reconcile and manage intercompany AR/AP balances
- Partner with sales, customer service, and operations to resolve customer and billing issues
- Review and release sales orders based on credit limits and payment history
- Identify process improvements and support automation initiatives within AR
Requirements
- 1–5 years of experience in accounts receivable or accounting role with strong AR exposure
- Solid understanding of accounting principles including debits/credits, reconciliations, accruals, and allowances
- Experience reconciling subledgers to the general ledger
- Background in collections, dispute resolution, and high-volume AR environments
- ERP system experience required (Business Central, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar)
- Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000