What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Accountant position at GHJ?
We are partnering with an organization in the Atlanta area seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to join its accounting team. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience managing receivables, cash applications, account reconciliations, and customer account activity.
The AR Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate receivable balances, supporting month-end close, and partnering with internal teams to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
\n- Prepare and maintain accounts receivable records and customer account activity
- Apply and reconcile customer payments, cash receipts, and account adjustments
- Monitor outstanding balances and research payment discrepancies
- Prepare AR aging reports and assist with collection follow-up
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve variances
- Prepare journal entries related to accounts receivable activity
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Assist with billing, invoicing, and credit memo processing as needed
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, Sales, and customer-facing teams to resolve account issues
- Provide documentation and schedules for internal and external audits
- Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and internal controls
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience
- Knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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