Accountant I - AR (855)

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all activities in the accounts receivable function. Maintains collection activities and negotiates past due accounts. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounts Receivable: Serve as backup on calculating billing/invoices. Provide support with billing process such as backup documentation preparation, making copies, scanning invoices onto the network, and investigating credit invoices and/or refunds due to clients. Call on over-due tasks and coordinate efforts within the group to meet deadlines and investigate payment issues such as duplicate payments and/or short-payments, etc. Communicate with client on payment status. Trouble-shoot with clients, payment offices, PoCs and the internal LMI staff, specifically the Contracts department and the research staff. Assist with month end or year end close processes and/or any internal or other audits as directed by AR Manager. Plan, organize and implement short-term and long-term projects; coordinate with necessary staff to verify project time-lines and schedules. Responsible for maintaining and filing all billing and project documents.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ·  BA/BS in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred, but not required. ·  One to Two years work experience and background in accounting(specifically in the Accounts Receivable, Billing and Collections). ·  Costpoint background (working knowledge) and Government contracting, DFAS and GSA experience preferred. ·  Proficiency with word processing systems and accounting systems as well as ability to work with presentation, database, and spread sheet software required. Experience with DELTEK Costpoint desirable. ·  Excellent command of English grammar with strong verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to compose, edit and proofread business correspondence. ·  Ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities, work independently, and achieve target business objectives such as immediate turn around time on tasks and handling collections. ·  Strong interpersonal and listening skills. Ability to work and communicate in a professional manner and with a professional demeanor essential. ·  Able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities. ·  Able to work effectively in a deadline oriented environment essential. ·  Able to contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, promoting teamwork, and fostering positive communication. ·  Able to maintain absolute confidentiality in all business matters. ·  Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the Accounting Manager.  Entails extensive interaction with LMI staff and clients.  LMI is an equal opportunity employer  Please apply online directly at: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=261303&company_id=15575&jobboardid=24