Accounts Receivable Accountant

Company Overview

Harlequin Floors is the world leader in an attractive niche market with substantial growth potential, offering a superior range of flooring products for the performing arts, education, and entertainment sectors. The US headquarters is located in Moorestown,

New Jersey, 20 minutes from Philadelphia, and is responsible for sales in the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America. The global headquarters is in London, with other operations in Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Berlin, and Sydney.

About the Role

American Harlequin is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. This position will be responsible for managing daily accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, collections, and customer account maintenance.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership of their work, has strong attention to detail, communicates professionally with customers and internal departments, and can effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

· Prepare, process, and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely.

· Post and apply customer payments, including checks, ACH payments, wire transfers, and credit card transactions.

· Maintain accurate customer account balances and transaction records.

· Reconcile customer accounts and research discrepancies.

· Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding and past-due balances.

· Communicate with customers regarding invoices, account balances, payment status, and discrepancies.

· Prepare customer statements and provide supporting documentation as requested.

· Research and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies.

· Process customer credits, adjustments, and refunds in accordance with company policies.

· Assist with collections activities and maintain appropriate documentation of collection efforts.

· Reconcile the accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger.

· Assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures.

· Assist with bank and account reconciliations as needed.

· Maintain organized records and supporting documentation for audit purposes.

· Ensure accounts receivable transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company accounting policies.

· Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and other internal departments to resolve customer account issues.

· Assist with process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and timely collection of receivables.

· Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

· 5 years of Accounts Receivable, Accounting, or related experience preferred.

· Hands-on experience with QuickBooks is required.

· Experience with Salesforce is Preferred.

· Strong understanding of accounts receivable and general accounting principles.

· Experience with invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, and collections.

· Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal departments.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.

· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience

· Experience working in a high-volume accounts receivable environment.

· Experience processing ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card payments.

· Experience with customer account reconciliations.

· Experience preparing and reviewing accounts receivable aging reports.

· Experience with collections and customer account follow-up.

· Experience assisting with month-end and year-end close.

· Experience working with internal and external auditors.

· Manufacturing, flooring, construction, distribution, or similar industry experience is a plus.

Education

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent accounting experience will be considered.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented accounting professional who takes ownership of their responsibilities and understands the importance of maintaining accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with customers, researching account discrepancies, following up on outstanding balances, and using accounting and business systems to maintain accurate financial information.

Key qualities:

· Detail-oriented

· Dependable

· Accountable

· Organized

· Professional

· Analytical

· Strong communicator

· Team player

· Self-motivated

· Strong computer and accounting-system skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Harlequin is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a professional work environment where all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications, experience, and business needs.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000