Accounting Analyst

<p><strong>Accounting Analyst – Key Accounts</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Richmond, VA</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire</p><p><strong>Pay:</strong> $28–$34/hour | $60,000–$70,000 annually upon conversion</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday–Friday | Onsite (Potential Hybrid Flexibility After 6 Months)</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>A growing organization in the Richmond, VA area is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Analyst – Key Accounts</strong> to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Receivable professional who enjoys working with major national customers, resolving complex account issues, and building strong business relationships.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have a solid background in <strong>accounts receivable, collections, account reconciliation, and deductions management</strong>, along with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.</p><p>This newly created position offers the opportunity to take ownership of key customer accounts, improve processes, and grow professionally within an established organization.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounts receivable and collections activities for large national and enterprise customer accounts.</li><li>Communicate directly with customers to resolve outstanding balances, payment discrepancies, and account-related concerns.</li><li>Research and resolve <strong>deductions, chargebacks, short payments, and billing discrepancies</strong>.</li><li>Navigate customer and vendor portals to review invoices, payments, purchase orders, and account activity.</li><li>Investigate invoice discrepancies, including EDI-related errors and rejected invoices.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations, review aging reports, and follow up on overdue balances.</li><li>Utilize Excel to analyze financial data, track outstanding payments, and maintain accurate account records.</li><li>Collaborate with internal accounting, sales, and customer service teams to resolve issues efficiently.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline collections procedures and improve AR processes.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in <strong>Accounts Receivable, collections, or account reconciliation</strong>.</li><li>Experience managing or supporting large commercial, national, or enterprise customer accounts.</li><li>Comfortable making outbound collection calls and communicating professionally with customers.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including <strong>Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, sorting, and filtering</strong>.</li><li>Experience researching deductions, chargebacks, payment discrepancies, and account balances.</li><li>Familiarity with customer/vendor portals and electronic invoicing processes.</li><li>Experience with EDI transactions and invoice troubleshooting is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple accounts independently.</li><li>Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working in a collaborative office environment.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Competitive Compensation:</strong> $28–$34/hour with a target salary of $60,000–$70,000 upon conversion.</li><li><strong>Career Growth:</strong> Join a growing organization in a newly created position with opportunities for professional development.</li><li><strong>Account Ownership:</strong> Work directly with major national customers and play an important role in financial operations.</li><li><strong>Collaborative Environment:</strong> Join an established accounting team with opportunities to contribute ideas and improve processes.</li><li><strong>Potential Flexibility:</strong> Primarily onsite, with the possibility of one remote day per week after the first six months.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Apply Today!</strong></p><p>If you have a strong background in accounts receivable, enjoy working with large customer accounts, and are looking for a long-term career opportunity in the Richmond area, we encourage you to apply!</p>