Staff Accountant

Our client, a well-known spirits company specializing in the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages, is seeking a Staff Accountant 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.

• 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 elevate 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

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

• Support other accounting and finance tasks as directed

• Associate’s degree in Accounting
• 2–3+ years of experience in Credit, Collections, Accounts Receivable, or Customer Service functions
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service mindset
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of management