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The Accountant will report to and support the Revenue, Billing & Receivables Supervisor in the operational activities of the department including customer relations, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, billing and collections.
- Perform all required daily and monthly procedures including, but not limited to, lockbox processing and cash receipts application, billings, credit card processing, customer account adjustments, maintaining customer master record and collections. Perform additional research and analysis as necessary. Review all reports for accuracy to ensure proper application, prior to submitting for final review
- Serve as point-of-contact for all customers. Maintain positive customer relationships by providing prompt and appropriate responses to inquires/issues/concerns. Follow through on commitments, provide customers with confirmation of actions taken, and fill in as needed to meet customer demands
- Support the monthly and annual close by ensuring that all necessary processes related to accounts receivables, billings and cash receipts are completed on time and accurately
- Prepare monthly schedules and reconciliations for receivable accounts to ensure accuracy of the account balances
- Build productive relationships throughout the Finance division and organization
- Participate in the annual audit by providing detailed support and related schedules
- Experience with general ledger/sub-ledgers and other computer system applications (experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP is a differentiating factor)
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills
- Ability to effectively work with a diverse team of individuals
- Detailed oriented, efficient, multi-tasker while still maintaining accuracy in a deadline-driven environment
- Dependable and reliable
- Maintain confidential information in an appropriate manner
- Maintain professionalism and a flexible attitude in a changing environment
- Demonstrate excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to professionally receive and follow both oral and written instructions
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Accounts Receivable and Billing experience in an automated accounting environment
- Comfortable working independently and following tasks through to completion and meeting commitments, actively seeking mentorship as necessary
NPR offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, retirement, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.