Remote Accounts Receivable Specialist (Fully Work from Home)

CRAFT MEETS COMFORT. At Resident, we believe your living space shouldn’t just look good, it should feel good. That’s why we’ve created a house of brands that focuses on quality materials, timeless style, and most importantly, comfort. Our current brands include the award-winning Nectar, DreamCloud, Awara, and Siena products and we continue to invest in new categories to broaden our offering and address our customer’s needs.

Since our inception in 2017, Resident has become one of the fastest-growing, scaled, and profitable omnichannel retailers in North America. We are a disruptor in the broader home furnishings category underpinned by deep and proven expertise in data science & analytics, performance marketing, and e-commerce technology. As our business continues to grow, we are focused on building world-class retail, finance, operations, logistics, data science, performance marketing, and customer success-driven teams that thrive in a modern work environment.

At Resident, our staff is dedicated to the values of Excellence, Customer Love, Big Thinking, Inclusivity, and Forward Momentum.

To be considered for this remote opportunity, you must reside and be authorized to work within the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all Accounts Receivable activity, including collections and cash applications, and provide excellent customer service
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer aging
Review and analyze “at-risk” customer accounts
Reconcile customer accounts monthly, at a minimum, and resolve issues timely
Provide Sales team with weekly/monthly reporting and insights to drive decisions
Apply customer payments accurately and timely
Address and resolve credits, short payments, unapplied cash, etc. timely
Contact customers regarding outstanding and/or past due receivables
Perform credit checks/evaluations annually and on new customers, including recommending credit limits/terms
Monitor bank accounts daily for timely identification of incoming customer payments
Maintain close contact with billing process and timing
Prepare monthly journal entries
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
Perform flux analysis on respective balance sheet and P&L accounts
Achieve completion of all month/quarter/annual close processes timely and in adherence to close calendar

Document end-to-end processes and desktop procedures
Ensure internal controls are adequate and executed accordingly
Support external audit by providing timely and accurate support schedules as requested
Continuous evaluation and identification of process improvements with automation focus
Cultivate strong partnerships with Accounting, Finance, Sales, and other functions
Conduct ad-hoc analysis and tasks as requested
Handle special projects related to technology, systems, automation, new initiatives, or other requests

Skills/Competencies:

Ability to work in ambiguous, unstructured, fast-paced and dynamic environment
Accountable to content of work product and meeting deadlines
Ability to multi-task with strong sense of urgency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess agility and ability to prioritize
Collaborative with others at all levels within and outside Finance
Self-motivated, proactive, and inquisitive
Ability to work independently without a lot of guidance
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Excellent work ethic
Results-oriented
Ability to turn a thought into execution
Process mindset with continuous improvement mentality
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with developing, implementing, and executing effective internal controls
Comfortable with change and quick leaner of new skills, processes, tools, and accounting concepts
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
Customer service mindset

Qualifications:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited university
3+ years of work experience in Accounts Receivable or Accounting role
Collections experience preferred
Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
NetSuite experience a plus

What We Offer (subject to eligibility requirements):

Remote-first workplace (since 2016!)
Competitive salary
Annual bonus potential
Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
HSA company contributions
401K with company match component
“Take what you need” PTO
Wellness benefits
WFH office and cell phone/internet stipend
A FREE MATTRESS plus an awesome Friends and Family discount!

If you reside in a state or location where pay transparency laws or regulations have been adopted please read the following: The salary for this position is of $50,000 – $57,750. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your background, skills, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other non-discriminatory factors. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. [Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments]. For more information regarding the pay range applicable for this position, please contact us at People@residenthome.com

Resident is a privately-held company headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with offices in New York City, London, Tel Aviv, and manufacturing operations in Jeffersonville, IN.  Learn more at: https://www.residenthome.com

Resident is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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