Accountant

Position Summary

The Accountant supports the company’s accounting operations, with a focus on supporting and verifying Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P) activities executed by the company’s outsourced accounting team. This role performs review and verification procedures, prepares supporting schedules, and assists the VP of Finance with monthly reporting packages and close-related deliverables. This is a supporting and oversight role, not an owner of cash execution or external communications.

Responsibilities

• Supports outsourced A/R activities, including invoicing, cash application, and collections support.
• Verifies customer invoices are generated completely, accurately, and on a timely basis per contract terms and billing schedules.
• Reviews invoice details, A/R aging, and cash application reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintains internal visibility into A/R status, including delayed billings, unapplied cash, and aging trends.
• Prepares A/R supporting schedules for monthly reporting and management review.
• Supports outsourced A/P processing through invoice review, approvals, and documentation.
• Review A/P aging and payment reports to confirm timely and accurate processing.
• Coordinates internal approvals, coding questions, and issue resolution.
• Maintains organized supporting documentation for expenses and vendor invoices.
• Prepares supporting schedules for month-end close, including A/R, A/P, expenses, and accruals.
• Assists the VP of Finance in generating monthly reporting packages, including backup schedules and variance support.
• Coordinates with the outsourced accounting team during close to ensure timelines are met.
• Reviews journal entries and reconciliations prepared by the outsourced accounting team.
• Assists with audit preparation and documentation.
• Helps document accounting processes and internal controls.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience in a supporting or coordination-focused role.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience working with outsourced accounting teams preferred.
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks).
• Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.