Accounts Receivable Accountant

Accounts Receivable Accountant - [Alexandria, VA] Beacon Hill Financial is partnering with a growing organization in the search for a detail‑oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant to support its finance team. This position plays a key role in managing accounts receivable operations, cash application, deposit handling, and reconciliations in a high‑volume, multi‑location environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, hands‑on cash management experience, and technical expertise in data and reporting tools to support accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Primary Responsibilities: • Manage accounts receivable functions including invoicing, cash application, collections, and maintaining accurate customer accounts • Perform daily deposit handling and record incoming cash activity, ensuring accurate coding and posting • Build and maintain detailed cash and receivable reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and variances • Complete daily downloads of banking and receivable data and transform raw data into usable reconciliation and reporting outputs • Track receivable activity and payments by source and method, ensuring accuracy and completeness • Identify in‑transit items and payment variances, research root causes, and document resolutions • Communicate receivable discrepancies, cash application issues, and variances to management as needed • Research and respond to inquiries from customers, banks, and internal stakeholders • Prepare in‑depth monthly reconciliations related to accounts receivable and cash transactions • Prepare journal entries and monthly adjustments with detailed supporting documentation • Support month‑end close and assist with audit requests related to receivables and cash • Identify process efficiencies and suggest improvements within AR, cash application, and reporting workflows • Provide general administrative and reporting support to the Accounts Receivable Manager and Supervisor • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements: • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite • Experience with Python, Power BI, and/or SQL for data analysis, reconciliation support, or reporting • Strong reconciliation and analytical skills with high attention to detail • Highly organized and able to work independently in a deadline‑driven environment

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™