Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable & Cash Receipts - remote job

Strategic Association Solutions is hiring a Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable & Cash Receipts - a lead role, which means responsibility for a team or a direction. The role sits in Finance and accounting and is fully remote. The company places no restriction on where the candidate lives, so you can apply from anywhere.

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The employer published the pay: $50k - $60k a year. The advert sets no condition on working hours.

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About Strategic Association Solutions Strategic Association Solutions is an accounting outsourcing service designed to support membership-based nonprofits, such as trade associations and professional societies. Our expertise lies in understanding the unique challenges these organizations face and providing customized solutions to simplify their accounting operations. By partnering with SAS, these organizations can concentrate on their core mission, while we handle budgeting, reporting, compliance, and day-to-day financial tasks. Our primary goal is to increase operational efficiency and financial stability, laying the groundwork for sustained success.

Position Summary We are looking for a meticulous and detail-driven Staff Accountant with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts to join our expanding accounting department. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy, promptness, and completeness of daily transactions, reconciliations, and the month-end closing process.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, responsive, and comfortable working in a dynamic, client-oriented environment. This position will offer extensive experience in transactional accounting, ERP systems, and collaborative work with senior accounting leadership.

Essential Functions Accounts Receivable & Transaction Processing

* Log daily cash receipts and AR-related journal entries into the accounting system * Accurately process client refunds * Handle and respond to client inquiries via a ticketing system (e.g., Jira) * Update and maintain client-specific tracking tools and supporting schedules * Ensure all client deliverables are completed in line with service level agreements (SLAs)

Reconciliations & Month-End Close

* Reconcile online payment batches with credit card and merchant processing systems * Match payments in the ERP system and resolve any discrepancies * Conduct AR-related reconciliations * Verify the accuracy and completeness of month-end cash receipt entries * Support the overall close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Reporting & Communication

* Offer regular updates to Accounting Managers on task progress and issues * Maintain organized logs of tasks, deliverables, and deadlines * Participate in client meetings, document key takeaways, and communicate action items to internal teams * Ensure all trackers and schedules are updated in real time * Actively maintain system access and submit necessary requests

Vendor & Payment Controls

* Verify vendor banking information before payment processing to ensure accuracy and reduce risk Ad Hoc Support

* Help troubleshoot merchant processing issues, GL coding questions, and reconciliation problems * Support process enhancements and other accounting initiatives as required

Qualifications

* A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred) * 1-3 years of accounting experience, with experience in cash receipts or AR processing * Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) * Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze and manipulate data * Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks * Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * A client-service mindset with the ability to collaborate across teams * A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement

This position operates within a fully remote work environment. The above descriptions are intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or physical demands required. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, and reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Why Join Us

* Flexible remote working conditions * Chance to develop advanced technical accounting and systems expertise * Exposure to a diverse range of clients and complex financial transactions * Collaborative team culture focused on process optimization and ongoing improvement

SAS EEO Statement Strategic Association Solutions does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We uphold these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. Additionally, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works.