Staff Accountant/Accounts Receivable Manager

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of accounts receivable while gaining broader hands-on exposure to general accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Work closely with the Controller and play an important role in keeping billing, collections, cash applications, and customer accounts running smoothly.
• Build your accounting career in a stable, established business with a strong reputation and long-standing customer relationships.
• Enjoy variety in your day, combining accounting, analysis, customer communication, and problem-solving rather than being limited to one narrow function.
• Receive a strong benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, life insurance, disability insurance, and a flexible spending account.
• Join a collaborative team where accuracy, initiative, reliability, and strong customer service are valued.

Location:

This is a full-time, primarily on-site opportunity in Sterling, Virginia. Training and onboarding will be completed in person, with limited flexibility of up to two remote days per week potentially available after onboarding based on business needs. 

Note:

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a 3.0 GPA or higher, along with 1+ years of accounts receivable and/or accounting experience. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work primarily on-site in Sterling are required.

About Us

We are an established regional lighting and electrical supply business serving homeowners, builders, contractors, designers, and commercial customers throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Our team is known for knowledgeable service, quality products, and long-term customer relationships, and we offer an environment where accounting professionals can build broad experience and grow their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage key accounts receivable activities including aging review, delinquent accounts, billing questions, and collection follow-up.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding outstanding balances, payments, and account issues.
• Post cash receipts and accurately apply customer payments.
• Prepare daily customer billing through the company ERP system.
• Assist with financial reporting and general ledger maintenance.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with tax preparation and other accounting and compliance responsibilities.
• Provide accounting and administrative support directly to the Controller.
• Help improve accuracy, organization, and efficiency across day-to-day accounting operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA required.
• 1+ years of accounts receivable and/or accounting experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Epicor Eclipse ERP experience preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Broad accounting exposure beyond traditional accounts receivable work.
• Direct interaction with finance leadership.
• Stable, established organization with long-standing customers.
• Collaborative, customer-focused team environment.
• Opportunities to strengthen accounting, collections, ERP, and financial reporting skills.
• Benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending account.

JPC-2068

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 1+ years of accounts receivable and/or accounting experience, bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance with 3.0+ GPA.

• Required Years as Associate: 2

Submission Email: Patrick - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Sterling, VA lighting/electrical supplier hiring a Staff Accountant / Accounts Receivable Manager to own A/R, collections, billing, and cash applications while supporting broader accounting and close work. Requires an Accounting/Finance bachelor’s with 3.0+ GPA and 2+ years relevant experience. Primarily on-site in Sterling with limited remote flexibility after fully in-person onboarding.

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• Location: Sterling, VA
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