Job Description
One of the largest mortuaries in LA is looking for an Accounts Receivable/Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team. As an Accounts Receivable/Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for providing general support to the Accounting department.This individual would be responsible for working with all aspects of the accounting department, with a focus on Accounts Receivable. This person will work on the receiving side of the company's finances, maintaining client records and payment-related transactions in our ERP system, NetSuite. Additionally, this person will create account reconciliations, post company credit card charges, approve sales contracts following in depth review, and assist employees with reimbursements. There is heavy client interaction via phone calls as well as assisting our sales team.
Required Skills & Experience
- 4+ years experience in Accounting
- Advanced in Excel (Vlook ups, Pivot Tables, Formulas)
- Support Accounting team, include AP and AR.
- Post payments and update records in NetSuite.
- Answer client calls, taking payments, and providing payment status.
- Working with the sales team to adjust sales contracts.
- Creating and posting company credit card transactions.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations and prepaid accounts.
- Reconcile accounts as part of month end close.
- Track payments for insurance purposes.
- Review and approve sales contracts.
- Banking, ACH transactions, and credit card processing.
- Assist with annual audits.
- Ad hoc reports as requested.
- Associate's Degree in Accounting
Experience with NetSuite
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Accurate and detail-oriented while seeing the larger picture.
- Split duties while being cross-trained.
- Effectively relate to internal management team.
- Demonstrate superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Help train new and existing staff.
- Optimistic and cooperative with all employees, clients and vendors.
- Flexible and work until the tasks are complete.
- Communicate articulately (written and verbal) with clients.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.