Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2024-18720)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Prefer someone with Costpoint accounting software experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong organizational, prioritization skills and attention to detail
• Experience invoicing US Government contracts following terms and conditions as outlined under FAR, CAS, GAAP, and CFR.

• Process various forms of cash receipts, including checks, ACH payments, and credit card transactions.
• Research and apply unallocated cash to customer accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and identify any discrepancies.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in customer payments.
• Post cash receipts to the general ledger and update customer accounts receivable balances.
• Research and resolve Unbilled Reconciliations.
• Research and resolve Aging Issues.
• Operate as a backup Billing Analysts as needed.
• Perform Special Projects as assigned.
• Generate and maintain accurate reports on cash flow and customer payment activity.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor when communicating with customers regarding their payments.