Staffing Accountant - (AR)

LifeStraw
Baltimore, MD
Category Finance
Job Description
Lifestraw is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team at our $65M consumer packaged goods (CPG) business.

Requirements

  • Maintain and oversee the customer onboarding process
  • Own the end-to-end AR process, including customer invoicing, cash application, and reconciliation of customer accounts
  • Monitor aging reports and proactively manage collections, following up with customers on outstanding balances
  • Process and apply customer payments accurately and in a timely manner
  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies
  • Maintain and reconcile the AR subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis
  • Support monthly close activities, including preparation of AR-related journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Prepare and distribute weekly AR aging reports and related metrics to management
  • Assist in developing and maintaining AR policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits as it relates to AR and revenue
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations across various balance sheet and income statement accounts
  • Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by the Controller or senior leadership
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the Finance & Accounting function
  • Provide backup support to other accounting team members as needed

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional development
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