Staff Accountant

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The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibilities will be invoicing of customer accounts, working with sales planners in the collection of accounts receivable, and maintenance of customer contract files. The staff accountant will also be responsible for entering all AP transactions into the ERP accounting system. Additional responsibilities will include various projects in support of the accounts payable function as well as other general accounting projects that arise from time to time.

* Prepare accurate monthly invoices in accordance with customer contract terms * Communicate effectively with sales teams to obtain information necessary to complete monthly invoicing * Build and manage relationships with our customers’ marketing and accounts payable contacts to ensure timely collection of accounts receivable * Work with internal sales and customers for resolution of billing discrepancies * Prepare accounts receivable aging reports to evaluate the status of delinquent accounts * Establish and manage relationship with third-party collection agency * Work with sales department to collect all delinquent A/R * Reconcile all credit card payments for Cruise Critic store purchases * Prepare invoice adjustments and credit memos as needed * Complete setup request forms for new customers and vendors * Update existing vendor and customer information in accounting software & supporting documentation as required * Code vendor invoices and enter into accounting software * Verify and code P-card purchases, enter credit card purchasing transactions in accounting software * Manage online library of vendor invoices * Accurately apply cash receipts to outstanding invoices and write-up deposits * Enter A/R credit card payments in Linkpoint * Responsible for maintaining secure environment of credit card information; work with Tech on PCI compliance * Coordinate all general office administration including managing relationships with office related vendors and suppliers and opening mail * Assist with other general accounting projects and month-end close work

* Bachelor’s degree required. Accounting, finance or business major preferred * 2+ years of prior work experience in an accounting role * Skilled in MS Office, automated accounting and financial reporting software * Highly organized, productive and detail oriented * Strong communication skills and ability to build customer, vendor and internal relationships * Ability to meet designated deadlines and manage multiple initiatives * Flexibility to work well in a high growth environment with a small company feel * Must be able to perform customary physical duties and meet appropriate social expectations of a professional office environment