What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Accountant (Contract) position at Addison Group?
Role: Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant (Contract)
Location: Arlington, VA
Office Schedule: 3 days a week
Pay: 25-30 hr
Hiring Type: Contract 6 month – potential to convert
Benefits: This position is eligible for health, dental, vision, insurance, and 401(K).
A well-established media/distribution organization is seeking a Senior Associate, Accounts Receivable to support high-volume AR operations. This role will focus on account reconciliation, collections, and resolving billing discrepancies while partnering cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Min of 2 years of Full Cycle Accounts Receivable
- Advanced Excel Excel-sum ifs/vlookups, create & manipulate
- Experience with G/L recs.
- BS, Business related highly preferred
- Non-Profit Industry /Membership experience
- Strong Reconciliation Experience
Job Responsibilities
- Process all bank deposits (credit cards, checks, wires,)
- Post and allocate revenue in Sage Intacct
- Manage and reconcile assigned customer accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Post cash receipts, apply payments, and clear unapplied or suspense items
- Handle collections efforts and customer communications professionally
- Create and process invoices, credit memos, and adjustments
- Support month-end close including aging review and bad debt analysis
- Partner with operations, sales, and third-party vendors to resolve billing issues
- Maintain accurate documentation and customer records within ERP system
- Assist with audits, reporting, and process improvements
- Maintain A/R subledger and reconcile to General Ledger
- Prepare monthly invoicing and aging reports
- Follow up on past-due receivables (6 months)
- Reconcile assigned GL and investment accounts
- Process in-house credit card transactions
- Publication payments and overdue tracking
- Foundation investments and donation deposits
- Assist with year-end close, deferred revenue schedules, audit support, and overdue reporting.
Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?
- Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
- Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
- Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
- Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
- Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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