Accounting Associate

Position Summary

Position Summary: The Accounting Associate is a vital member of the accounting team, responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all incoming payments and the management of customer accounts. This role ensures the company's financial health by maintaining a steady cash flow and accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess a strong understanding of basic accounting principles.

• Invoicing and Billing:
  Generate, verify, and send out invoices to customers for goods or services rendered in accordance with established terms and contracts.
• Payment Processing:
  Accurately record and post customer payments, including checks, ACH transfers, credit cards, and wire transfers, to the appropriate accounts in the accounting system.
• Collections:
  Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts. Contact customers professionally via phone, email, or mail to follow up on late payments and resolve billing issues.
• Account Reconciliation:
  Perform regular reconciliations of the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly applied, and that the ledger matches the general ledger.
• Discrepancy Resolution:
  Investigate and resolve discrepancies in billing or payments by obtaining and analyzing information from various departments, such as sales, customer service, and logistics.
• Customer Service:
  Act as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries regarding billing, payment status, and account balances, providing excellent service while maintaining a firm collections stance.
• Reporting:
  Assist with preparing accounts receivable reports for management, including aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain organized and confidential financial records, including invoices, payment details, and all correspondence related to customer accounts.

• Education:
  
  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1-2 years of experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or in a similar financial role. Ideally in the healthcare industry or a corporate setting, preferred.
• Skills & Knowledge:
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Quick Books Desktop or Online) and MS Office Suite, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) or G-Suite (Google sheets, etc.).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle difficult conversations with tact and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

This is an on-site role, must be willing to do a daily commute to Playa Vista, CA.

• $23-26/hour and a discretionary quarterly bonus
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• 401 K match

Skilled Wound Care will ask all candidates to perform pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing prior to hiring. Skilled Wound Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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