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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Sparks Group, Mc Lean, VA, United States


Accounts Receivable Specialist

Sparks Group has partnered with several prominent and successful companies in the Metro DC area to identify accounts receivable specialists for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities.
Responsibilities

Responsible for full-cycle accounts receivable duties including research and reconciliation of accounts
Process and enter daily cash receipts to credit/debit customer accounts accordingly
Ensure all payments are applied correctly
Prepare batches for posting to the general ledger
Complete account reconciliation on a monthly basis
Assist collections team regarding payments, charge-backs, and balances
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Background Profile

Minimum of high school diploma; associate's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or relevant field is preferred
2+ years of accounts receivable experience in a high-volume setting
Basic knowledge of accounting
Experience with lockbox processing and scanning checks
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Experience with large ERP systems, i.e. PeopleSoft, SAP, Dynamics GP, Costpoint
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
This job is in-person. We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.