Staff Accountant

Working with an excellent client that is looking to hire a seasoned Staff Accountant in Baltimore, MD. Our client is the prime contractor on this role, this is a direct hire role with a base salary that is based off of your experience. Our client is looking to hire this candidate ASAP! This position is fully onsite.

Essential Functions

• Post customer payments and accurately enter deduction status, types, reason codes and comments in Microsoft D365 system along with proper documentation.
• Assist the Credit Manager in gathering information and make decisions regarding credit limits and terms for customers according to company policy.
• Review held open sales orders assessing exposure risk. Communicate to customer service representatives, sales, and customers if further action necessary.
• Independently initiate and follow through on collecting past due balances in both written and verbal form. Some balances may require extensive research and progressive collection techniques.
• Research, determine, and document appropriate backup support and proof of performance for all deduction claims.
• Prepare credit memos.
• Validate that proper credit documentation and reseller certificates have been received for customers.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for accounts receivable.
• Serve as backup to the Payroll Accountant.
• Support the month and year-end annual close process and review.
• Contribute to and improve accounting processes and documentation across the department.
• Perform general accounting related tasks and duties as needed.
• Payroll backup including audits, billing, reconciliations etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business including general accounting preferred. A combination of applicable work experience and college level course work in accounting may be substituted.
• At least 2+ years of working experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and control requirements.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively problem solve and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivated to research and troubleshoot issues.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• High level of experience in Excel and/or Microsoft Access.
• Work experience using ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus.
• Ability to work independently and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to offer suggestions for process improvements while thinking out of the box for overall company benefit.
• Excellent skills in interpersonal relationships, communication, and teamwork.