Staff Accountant / Credit and Collection Analyst

 

(Hampton, NH)

SUMMARY: Performs duties in support of the Accounting Manager with both GL and Accounts Receivable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

STAFF ACCOUNTANT::

Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts

Assist in month end closing of GL to prepare financial statements

Preparation/distribution of monthly reporting package

Assist in weekly pPayroll

Analysis of inventory balances and adjustments

Cash forecasting

Backup and review of credit card transactions, processes charges and refunds

Review and verify monthly sales commissions to Sales Representatives

Verifying and reporting of sales tax

Assist in annual / rolling budget and forecast

Assist with cash application of receivables

Backup for daily invoicing and AP vouchering

CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS::

Investigate and verify financial status and reputation of prospective customers applying for credit and recommended approval or rejection of applications

Establish, monitor and update credit limits with the approval of the Accounting Manager/Controller

Manage customer credit including approve customer orders on “credit hold.” Or placing accounts on “hard hold” depending on the credit situation

Collection of unpaid invoices / reconciling any invoice disputes

Work with the Accounting Manager to acquire tax certificates for the applicable customers, and review tax status

Interact with Sales Representatives and various inter-company departments to exchange information and communicate collection follow-up with customer to resolve disputes derived from pricing, invoicing, and returns

Assist with bad debt analysis and DSO calculation

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

4 year college degree in Accounting or Business Administration

2/4 years of progressive business experience, appropriate with the above responsibilities, as a credit and collections person or business/financial analyst or staff accountant.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Good command of the English language and ability to communicate (written and verbal) with all levels of customer and company personnel.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to utilize above high school level math.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to persuade customer personnel to make appropriate payments.

CONTACT: Interested candidates should forward a current resume and cover letter via electronic mail to:

jobs@qatech.com

Or via US Postal Service to:
Attn: Human Resources:
QA Technology Company
110 Towle Farm Road
Hampton, NH 03842

No Telephone calls please
QA Technology Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).