AR Accountant

Bridget Killen with Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, growing organization to identify an Accountant with strong Accounts Receivable and Collections experience. This role supports core accounting operations by helping maintain accurate financial records, assisting with month-end reporting, and contributing to timely analysis for leadership. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across daily transactional tasks and broader accounting processes while collaborating closely with the Accounting Manager and the wider finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day credit and collections activities to help maintain healthy customer accounts and support consistent cash flow.

• Contribute to monthly closing procedures by preparing journal entries across multiple accounting platforms and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately.

• Handle month-end accounting tasks such as reconciliations, accrual calculations, adjusting entries, financial statement support, and related schedules.

• Prepare recurring financial analysis and reporting under the guidance of the Controller to support business decision-making.

• Administer the company purchasing card program, including transaction uploads, expense review, and monthly reporting.

• Assist with indirect tax compliance by preparing property tax filings and sales and use tax reports in coordination with the Controller.

• Support annual audit readiness by organizing documentation and responding to requests from external auditors.

• Help strengthen accounting operations by assisting with updates to systems, procedures, and internal policies as needed.

• Provide backup support for invoicing, cash posting, banking activity, inventory accounting, accounts payable processing, and payment review for accuracy and approvals.

• Partner with the Controller on annual budgeting activities and contribute to additional accounting projects and team priorities as assigned.

Interested candidates should contact Bridget Killen at Robert Half for confidential consideration!

• Experience preparing journal entries and working with general ledger accounts in a detail-focused accounting environment.
• Background in accounts receivable functions, including credit review and collections follow-up.
• Knowledge of month-end close processes, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting support.
• Ability to review financial transactions carefully and maintain a high level of accuracy in accounting records.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities while meeting recurring deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with accounting staff, leadership, and external auditors.