Staff Accountant

AP has partnered with a strong, growing company in the Rochester area. The focus and priority of the Staff /Senior Accountant is accounts receivable, billing, general ledger and financial reporting.

• Apply checks/electronic payments to invoices in AR and post daily
• Back-up all billing processes 
• Process credit card payments, apply credit card payments to invoices in AR and post daily
• Maintain and reconcile cash file
• Work with customer base to ensure accounts stays within terms
• Meet with Controller weekly or as needed to review Aging and collection strategies for aging accounts
• Process invoices for certain revenue segments
• Develop and maintain relationships with customer base
• Provide monthly reports to management team
• Learn and understand company current accounts payable policies and procedures
• Back-up accounts payable
• Learn and understand the company's current expense policies and procedures
• Learn and understand company current billing policies and procedures
• Own and maintain current expense reporting system
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and post journal entries
• Assist with financial statement and monthly reports preparation

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued

• MAS or Sage Accounting System knowledge a plus but not required
• Must be detail oriented with a strong work ethic
• Motivated to learn and understand new processes
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to multitask and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds
• Microsoft 365 products proficiency specifically Excel, Word
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills