Accounts Receivable Specialist

Mythics - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Virginia Beach, VA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist role at Mythics is responsible for managing daily accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing, payment posting, account reconciliation, and journal entry posting. This position requires interaction with customers to resolve payment issues and conduct collection calls on delinquent accounts. The A/R Specialist also supports the accounting team with general accounting tasks as needed, working under general supervision in a routine environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present accurate and timely invoices to customers.
• Post payments accurately to customer accounts.
• Reconcile daily deposits.
• Post journal entries.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Download and input banking activity into a daily banking sheet.
• Conduct research on customer payments as needed.
• Resolve and/or escalate customer issues and complaints regarding billing.
• Perform AR collection calls with results.
• Complete daily/weekly assigned collection lists.
• Update customer information and collection notes timely and accurately in NetSuite.
• Reconcile assigned accounts.
• Research accounting issues as needed.
• Assist with various internal and external accounting audits.
• Follow general accounting principles in application of work.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain financial security by adhering to internal controls.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations and trainings.
• Attend team meetings and other meetings as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Accurately post vendor bills if assigned.
• Review and approve employee expense reports if assigned.
• Post and issue checks/ACH's if assigned.
• Ensure correct posting to the general ledger if assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years' experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and collections.
• Work experience utilizing financial software systems such as NetSuite, MS Excel or other data management tools.
• Demonstrated intermediate knowledge and use of MS Office Suite and data management tools.
• Familiarity with government contracting, billing, and collecting process.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of proper accounting treatment for accounts receivable transactions, general ledger, and account reconciliations.
• Professional interactions when interfacing with customers regarding collection issues and disputes.
• Mathematical skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Accuracy.
• Customer Service Focus.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Time Management.
• Multitasking Skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan
• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options
• Legal Resources
• Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off
• Employee referral program
• Employee recognition, gift and reward program
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Remote or hybrid work options
• Engaging company events such as team building activities, quarterly awards, annual kick-off parties
• Employee Resource Groups such as our Values & Women's Leadership Committees
• Health and wellness-focused activities
• Relaxation Spaces
• In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks
• Corporate GREEN approach - tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices