Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The client is a leading B Corp in the environmental commodities market, on a mission to empower organizations to achieve a sustainable future. We seek an accounts receivable accountant to be responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through preparation of a company’s reports and statements. This role requires a highly collaborative individual with excellent communication skills.

This is a full time permanent role reporting to our Controller.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

You will ensure accuracy and compliance through meticulous reviews of financial statements, actively participate in audit processes, and support monthly close procedures. Your role will involve maintaining and improving accounting efficiency by managing data entry across various platforms, recommending procedural enhancements, and keeping meticulous records. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal teams to streamline billing processes, integrate new business activities, and assist with annual tasks such as insurance renewal and tax preparation.

● Prepare and send invoices to customers, ensuring billing is accurate and timely

● Track outstanding invoices and due dates

● Record customer payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit cards)

● Apply payments to the correct accounts and invoices

● Contact customers regarding overdue payments while maintaining positive customer relationships while securing payment from customers

● Resolve billing discrepancies

● Reconcile AR ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and investigate discrepancies or short payments

● Maintain records for audits

● Ensure all AR processes follow company policies and accounting regulations

ABOUT YOU:

You are a meticulous accounting professional who thrives in collaborative environments, dedicated to maintaining precise financial records and adhering strictly to GAAP. Your exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, combined with your proficiency in accounting software

platforms and spreadsheets, make you highly effective. Above all, you are passionate about applying your expertise to a mission-driven organization dedicated to innovative solutions addressing climate change.

● Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required

● 4+ years of accounting experience

● Working knowledge of GAAP

● Minimum 2 years of experience with online accounting software; preferably NetSuite.

● Experience working with international currency

● Excellent spreadsheet skills and experience with Access required

● Superb verbal and written communication skills

● Strong numeracy and analytical skills

● Excellent problem-solving and time management skills

● Highly organized and detail-oriented

● Interest in renewable energy helpful

● Comfortable working in a remote environment and with remote team members

HOW WE DEFINE SUCCESS

Within 30 days,

● Confidently gain proficiency identifying accounting information across all platforms, including payroll, worksheets, Netsuite and Xero

● Independently manage basic financial transactions, such as adding, paying bills, and processing invoices in Xero and banking systems

● Proactively ask questions and clarify processes to accelerate learning and integration into the team

Within 90 days,

● Demonstrate thorough understanding and execution of the monthly close checklist, performing tasks with minimal oversight

● Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and confidently suggest improvements

● Establish reliable communication and collaborative workflows with internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate billing and seamless integration of new customers

Within 6 months,

● Fully own and execute the monthly close procedures, accurately and efficiently completing assigned tasks

● Contribute accurate documentation to the annual audit processes (US and EU), effectively coordinating documentation and communications

● Comfortably manage and support annual activities such as insurance renewals and tax preparation

Within 1 year,

● Act as a trusted accounting resource within the organization, providing expert support for financial queries and procedural clarity

● Implement at least one process improvement to shorten the AR collection cycle

● Play a key role in integrating new business operations and consistently maintain high standards of financial compliance and accuracy

WHY JOIN US?

• Healthy, supportive, and conducive work environment (Great Place to Work™ Certified for three consecutive years!)
• Work with an innovative company delivering cutting-edge solutions across multiple industries
• Lead a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative, forward-thinking work culture
• 21 leave credits plus all client-based holidays
• HMO coverage with dependent benefits
• Exposure to world-class leadership from both local and international supervisors

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now!