Staff Accountant

📋 Description

• Investigate unapplied cash amounts to ascertain if the funds can be allocated to a legitimate accounts receivable invoice or if they should be set aside for customer refunds.

• Collaborate with the Assistant Accountant on designated accounts related to unapplied cash.

• Perform data entry and research on particular unapplied cash amounts, utilizing the NetSuite accounting system, and verify if the cash amount is present on the universal daily deposit spreadsheet.

• Identify the type of unapplied payment, such as Check, ACH, Credit Card, or Credit Memo.

• Ascertain whether there is an “open” invoice associated with the payment in question.

• Process and reconcile payments by precisely locating, correctly tagging payment remittances, and validating invoice details.

• Analyze the remittance to determine if the unapplied payment is a duplicate, a standard overpayment, a legitimate overpayment, an issued Credit Memo, a journal entry/accounts receivable transfer, pending missing remittance, unposted information in NetSuite, a sales tax concern, or an incorrect vendor. Ultimately, decide if further contact with the client submitting the remittance is necessary for additional information.

• Comprehend and resolve unapplied payments through thorough auditing, research, and backtracking.

• Document corresponding solutions to rectify cash postings and take appropriate actions.

• Log findings in an Excel tracker.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or a suitable combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is preferred.

• Capability to analyze, develop, initiate, and implement plans and strategies to achieve objectives.

• Proficient computer skills in MS Office, along with knowledge of accounting software and spreadsheet applications.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and guide team members.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines.

• Familiarity with larger ERP systems, with experience in NetSuite preferred.

• Confidence in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent remote work arrangement.

• Provision of a company laptop.

• 20 days of paid leave.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Technology allowance.

• Expense reimbursement.

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and retirement plan upon regularization.

• Complimentary office lunch every Wednesday.

• Quarterly company happy hour.

• Annual team outing.