Entry Level Staff Accountant

Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Location: Richland
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionOur well-established Richland, WA company is seeking a solid entry level staff accountant who is looking for growth and upward mobilityThe entry level Accountant for the Commercial Division is responsible for the maintenance and reconciliation of credits against delivery records and invoices for both Christensen and member marketers within our distribution network. This position reports to the Credit Manager Commercial and Industrial Accounting Manager for the Division, and will work closely with many members from the Lubricant Operations, Fuel Operations, Finance, and Sales teams.Significant Activities & Deliverables:Manage daily requests for customers and apply credits in an accurate and timely manner.Reconcile vendor on account credits against delivery invoices and customer accounts to maintain timeliness and accurate reporting.Maintain monthly reconciliations of intercompany transactions between entities and plant locationsAbility to research and provide appropriate adjustments or initiate transaction entry in order to appropriately manage the credits, purchases, and GL entries monthlyMaintain up-to-date A/R billing and customer informationWork company-wide to assist with reporting functions concerning topics not limited to gross profit dollars, sales commissions, and volume reporting.Investigate and resolve customer queries and process account adjustmentsAssist with month-end closing. Collect data and prepare weekly/monthly metrics other duties added as neededAssist with the implementation and creation of efficient and scalable solutions for the business.Monitor customer account details for non-payments.Research and resolve payment discrepanciesGenerate age analysis and other reportsFollow up on and collect paymentsPerform account reconciliationsOther projects, as assignedLeadership and Team Reach:Understand and live the company Core Values.Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctualityAssist with the training of the A/R accounting specialist role, to work in close coordination with.Qualifications:Associates Degree in Accounting, business or a related field disciplineExcellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external customers2+ years of collections and accounts receivable experienceCustomer service oriented and possess strong collection analysis and management skillsTeam player attitude with a strong work ethicAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other MS Office Suite productsLogistical/Fuel Industry experience is preferred but not a must. Our client is willing to train on the industry.This is a direct hire opportunity and will start as as soon as the right candidate is available.Requirements

• Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
• Well-founded grasp of Microsoft Excel
• Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Practical knowledge of Excel Formulas
• Proven knowledge of customer service
• Quality experience with Microsoft Word
• Collecting Payments experience preferred
• Billing Collection experience preferred
• Good understanding of commissions
• Earlier work involving month end closings
• Collect Outstanding experience
• Wide ranging experience with account reconciliation
• Experience with billing
• General familiarity with Microsoft Excel
• Spreadsheet and database capabilities
• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
• BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
• Strong analytical capabilities and discernment
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
• 3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
• Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
• Great attention to detail
• ERP system experienceRobert Half Finance & Accounting, the world's leader in specialized financial staffing, provides exciting full-time opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more. We pioneered the professional staffing industry, and we've been successfully matching professionals with employers since 1948. Our proven proprietary processes, along with our relationships in 325 locations worldwide, allow us to provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune magazines list of World's Most Admired Companies since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Apply for this job now or contact our nearest office at 888.490.5461 for additional information.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2019 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: DOELocation: Richland, WADate Posted: January 12, 2020Employment Type: Full-timeJob Reference: 03650-0011325167Staffing Area: Finance

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