Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a $40M wireless communications firm who is seeking a qualified, motivated
A/R A/P Accounting Assistant to provide temporary part-time (20 hrs/wk) support to our clients Finance and Accounting team. You will provide part-time support 4-5 days/week to maintain and administer accounts receivable and accounts payable records and files.
Title: AR / AP Accounting Assistant
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA
Hourly Rate: $25.00/hour
Job Type: Part Time / Contract (3 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain customer accounts, ensuring accurate records of customer payments, and resolving any discrepancies or issues in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively with customers to assist with any payment-related inquiries or issues, including managing A/R inbox.
- Perform collection activities including process credit card payments to minimize delinquent accounts and optimize cash flow.
- Issue customer account statements as needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including sales, customer operations, and accounting, to manage customer accounts and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
- Provide regular reports and updates regarding accounts receivable performance.
- Responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices related to accounts payables.
- Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly statements.
- Assist in the weekly A/P run as needed.
- Generate related ad hoc reports as requested.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Associates degree preferred
- 2+ years of related experience
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external customers
- Working knowledge of accounting practices
- Experience working with ERP or accounting software systems (NetSuite experience a plus)
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Must be able to successfully pass a background and credit check
- Must be able to onboard first 2-3 weeks in our Crystal City, VA office, 3 days a week, Tue/Wed/Thu; flexible work location after successful onboarding