Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Jeffersonville, Indiana. In this role, you will oversee core accounts receivable activities, help maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to timely period-end close and reporting. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who can balance strong analytical skills with a responsive, service-focused approach to internal teams and customers. This position is perfect for an AR specialist looking for growth into a Staff Accountant and to continue to grow their accounting career into a Senior Accountant in the next few years!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue customer invoices with accuracy and within established timelines to support consistent billing operations.

• Track outstanding receivables, apply incoming payments, and maintain precise account records to keep balances current and well documented.

• Research billing questions, payment variances, and disputed items, working with customers and internal partners to reach timely resolution.

• Review aging activity regularly and follow up on past-due balances to strengthen collections performance and reduce delinquency.

• Complete reconciliations for accounts receivable and related balance sheet accounts, supporting month-end and other periodic close activities.

• Record journal entries associated with receivables and cash receipts while investigating unusual account fluctuations or mismatches.

• Process daily cash activity, including checks, wire payments, and other receipts, and coordinate with banking contacts when transaction issues arise.

• Support financial reporting, audit requests, and compliance efforts by organizing schedules, documentation, and other accounting support materials.

• Partner with sales, customer service, and operations teams to improve billing accuracy, streamline workflows, and assist with special projects or team support needs.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of accounting experience, including practical exposure to accounts receivable responsibilities.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred but not required

• Hands-on experience with journal entries, general ledger activity, account reconciliation, and cash management processes.

• Working knowledge of accounts receivable operations, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and aging review.

• Ability to reconcile balance sheet accounts accurately and identify discrepancies through careful analysis.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize data, analyze trends, and support reporting tasks.

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills in a deadline-driven environment.

• Experience with accounting or ERP platforms is preferred, particularly in settings with moderate to high transaction volume.

Compensation

$50,000.00-$60,000.00 Yearly

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