Accounting Specialist (Cash Receipts & AR) - Hybrid

Join a medium-sized accounting team as an Accounting Specialist (Cash Receipts & AR) in a hybrid role.

About the Role

• The Accounting Specialist (Cash Receipts & AR) position begins on a contractual basis and will become permanent for the right candidate.
• This diverse, friendly, and outgoing accounting team values their employees, offering team-building activities, holidays, and great benefits.

Job Duties

Cash Receipts and Accounts Receivable

• Record cash receipts from lockbox, in-house deposits, credit cards, and electronic payments in a timely manner.
• Monitor accounts receivable and prepare monthly account reconciliations for various AR accounts, resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly proofs of cash for accounts receivable transactions.
• Import data capture files from bank lockbox, verify, edit, and post accounting system.
• Disseminate remittance information to internal departments and serve as liaison between Finance and other departments.

Additional Responsibilities

• Clear unapplied cash receipts in a timely manner for proper allocation and recording.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of cash receipts for operating accounts (Proofs of Cash).
• Provide support and training to non-Finance staff on procedures for processing cash.
• Reconcile monthly balances for various accounts receivable and related general ledger accounts, identify errors, and discrepancies.
• Monitor AR credit balances and prepare monthly accounts receivable aging report.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and review requests for new product codes for proper coding and revenue recognition.
• Research and resolve credit card chargeback issues and review refund requests weekly.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in AR/accounting required.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables and vlookup) required; pass an Excel test.
• Experience with MS Dynamics Navision or Salesforce a plus but not required.
• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, time management, detail-oriented, analytical, and ability to work independently.

Work Arrangement

Flexible start time between 7am-9am, core hours 9-3:30pm. Work 8 hours, 40 hours per week. 40% in-office in Linthicum, MD. Hybrid schedule: 3 days work from home (M, Th, F), 2 days in office (Tuesday and Wednesday). Reports directly to Sr. AR Coordinator.