Accounts Receivable Accountant

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support a focused clean-up initiative for billing and cash application activity within a construction and contractor environment. This Contract position is based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, and will play an important role in reviewing historical receivables data, rebuilding payment details, and ensuring customer remittances are accurately reflected. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, advanced Excel capability, and the ability to investigate discrepancies across high-volume invoice records with accuracy and sound judgment.

Responsibilities:
• Review historical accounts receivable activity and organize invoice-level data to support a targeted clean-up project.
• Reconstruct payment records and prepare customer remittance documentation for prior billing periods.
• Analyze large billing files in Excel to sort, validate, and reconcile invoice information across client accounts.
• Investigate mismatches between invoice amounts and remittance values, including differences caused by purchase orders or combined billing arrangements.
• Manage high-volume transaction data where billing records may exceed standard system processing limits and ensure supporting details are accurately rebuilt.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger support related to receivables adjustments and reconciliations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify account activity and resolve outstanding billing questions in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable, staff accounting, or a similar accounting support role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, research discrepancies, and resolve complex billing issues.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas and data sorting techniques used for large-volume invoice analysis.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience preparing or reviewing remittances and supporting documentation tied to customer payments.
• Ability to work accurately with detailed financial records in a deadline-driven Contract assignment.
• Background in construction, contracting, or a project-based business environment is preferred.

Compensation

$26.60-$30.80 Hourly

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