Accounts Receivable Accountant

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support a focused Contract assignment in North Attleboro, Massachusetts within the construction industry. This role will concentrate on resolving complex billing and cash application issues, reviewing large volumes of invoice activity, and producing accurate remittance documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience in accounts receivable accounting to manage detailed reconciliations with precision.

Responsibilities:
• Review historical billing and payment records to rebuild accurate remittance support for customer accounts.
• Analyze large invoice populations in Excel to identify discrepancies, organize account activity, and prepare clean billing data.
• Recreate payment allocations when standard billing outputs do not fully capture customer remittance details.
• Investigate differences between invoice totals and remittance values, including variations caused by purchase orders or consolidated billing arrangements.
• Prepare and post accounting entries related to accounts receivable activity while maintaining alignment with the general ledger.
• Work through high-volume customer billing scenarios that require detailed validation and careful reconciliation.
• Produce clear documentation of findings, adjustments, and account resolutions to support accurate financial records.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable accounting, including reconciliations, billing review, and remittance processing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret exceptions and resolve mismatches in financial data.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formula-based analysis and management of large datasets.
• Experience preparing journal entries and working with general ledger accounts.
• Ability to assess customer invoice activity across complex billing structures such as consolidated billing or PO-based invoicing.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling large transaction volumes.
• Prior experience in a staff accountant or similar accounting support role is preferred.

Compensation

$30.40-$35.20 Hourly

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