Accounts Receivable | Staff Accountant

Our client, a well-known spirits company specializing in the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages, is seeking a Staff Accountant/Accounts Receivable to join their team. In this role, you will oversee Accounts Receivable and Credit Management processing while supporting month-end close and reporting activities.

This is a one-year contract with the potential to convert to full-time employment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Credit Management

• Review open account balances and work proactively to collect outstanding balances in a timely manner
• Communicate invoice issues to the appropriate department for prompt resolution and collection
• Provide monthly cash collection reporting to Treasury and prepare DSO reporting, including top 10 customer reports and AR balance summaries
• Conduct outbound collection calls and work with customers to ensure direct debits are accurate
• Resolve outstanding issues prior to direct debit or adjust debits as needed
• Apply cash receipts for checks and ACH payments
• Manage claims deducted from cash receipts and communicate with Sales regarding collection status and open issues
• Conduct financial analysis related to credit lines and write-offs
• Partner with Operations and Pricing teams to resolve invoicing issues
• Process price claims
• Monitor customer credit limits and escalate concerns to the Director of Accounting & Audit
• Maintain DSO through effective AR collection practices
• Maintain accurate customer billing contacts and documentation
• Review AR policies and procedures and recommend improvements to increase efficiency

Month-End Close

• Prepare standard journal entries
• Prepare intercompany statements and confirm factoring dates
• Prepare reconciliations and roll-forwards, analyze for accuracy, and flag discrepancies

Minimum Qualifications

• Accounts Receivable with some credit control and Accounts Payable experience
• Working knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage but not necessary
• Hybrid (3 days a week) in the NYC times square office