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Accounts Receivable Accountant

Mesa Associates
Full-time
On-site
Madison, Alabama, United States

Finance / Operations

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable Accountant who will create invoices, enter cash receipts and work to collect past due invoices and other related activities.  This position requires a self-starter capable of research and analysis utilizing a high degree of initiative, discretion, diplomacy, professionalism, and accuracy.

Education/Experience:

  • Minimum of an Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 1 to 5 years of experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for invoicing customers, as assigned by AR Manager, after projects/contracts have been reviewed for billing information.
  • Work with Project Controls and Project Managers to ensure proper billing rates and rules are used per contract and/or customer.
  • Responsible for AR collections, including monthly communications with customers on outstanding invoices, and monthly reporting to AR Manager. 
  • Post cash receipts and evaluate payment discrepancies. 
  • Analyze and resolve unbilled costs and provide reporting on these to AR Manager or Director of Finance.
  • Responsible to understand contract administration with respect to invoicing requirements. 
  • Conduct research and analysis utilizing a high degree of initiative, discretion, diplomacy, professionalism, accuracy, and knowledge of protocol.
  • Apply understanding of Mesa’s goals and priorities in all activities and in accomplishing all responsibilities.
  • Coordinate requests from AR Manager and Director of Finance. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

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