Full job description Accounts Receivable and Collection Accountant Location: Santa Clara, California Job Term: Full-Time Exempt The Opportunity: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) and Credit Collection Accountant to join our finance team. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts receivable operations and for implementing effective credit control and collection strategies. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of our company, optimizing cash flow, and minimizing risk.
Responsibilities: Manage and execute the entire cycle of accounts receivable, including invoice processing, cash receipts, and customer account reconciliations.
Assist with order management processing of RMA's, consumables, and web store orders, and able to be a backup for production order management.
Implement effective credit control measures to assess and mitigate risk, including credit checks on potential and existing customers.
Develop and maintain a consistent and professional collections process that emphasizes customer care and maintains good client relationships, while ensuring timely payments.
Resolve billing disputes and negotiate resolution in a timely and efficient manner.
Prepare and provide regular reports on AR aging, collections status, and any discrepancies or issues needing management attention.
Collaborate with the sales and customer service departments to ensure billing accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all collection and credit activities.
Stay informed of relevant laws and regulations related to credit and collections, ensuring compliance across all activities.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Proven experience in accounts receivable and credit collections, ideally within a technology or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of billing and financial concepts, including credit risk assessment.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts and disputes diplomatically.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficient in NetSuite and Excel
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
A team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Salary & Benefits: The base salary range for this full-time position is $65,000 - $75,000. Your base salary range and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualification, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Employee Referral Program 401K Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.) On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.) About Picarro: We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor on the basis of disability. Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters/agencies and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
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