Blackwood is seeking an AR/AP Specialist to perform daily functions and tasks related to accounting. The focus of this role is to be responsible for managing and executing the billing processes (Accounts Receivable) and the related collections, as well as reviewing and approving expense reimbursements. This role is critical in overseeing billing operations and processes to ensure timely and accurate creation and acceptance of customer billings. Additionally, this role is responsible to ensure accuracy, compliance with company policies, and timely processing of all financial transactions related to billing and expenses. This generally entails verifying transactions, generating and submitting invoices, reviewing

account discrepancies, and ensuring proper documentation and transaction coding. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

o Ensure timely creation and distribution of invoices within multiple platforms and portals.

o Perform internal audits of accounting records and vendor records to verify billing accuracy, as well as outstanding

account balances.

o Update client accounts based on payment or contact information.

o Ensures the collection of each billing by following procedures outline in the company collections policy

o Examine and solve customer queries and discrepancies pertaining to billing.

o Process and record unique billing situations that fall outside of

regular operations such as custom payment plans.

o Creates financial reports relating to account receivable function and status of accounts.

o Review expense reports to ensure compliance with company expense policy.

o Provide communication and training across divisions in regards to expense reporting software and expense policy updates.

o Assist with monthly closing reconciliation by gathering accurate remittance information.

o Other Accounting duties will include providing back up support for Accounts payable, as well as Assistance with other accounting/finance projects as needed.

• Experience with Salesforce, or other CRM system.
• Familiarity with Avalara, or other sales and use tax software.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online
• Basic understanding of project accounting and/or accounting for professional services contracts