[Remote] Accountant Assistant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GN Group is a company that brings people closer through innovative hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. They are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Assistant responsible for supporting day-to-day AR operations, including cash application, account reconciliation, and managing customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Accurately post customer payments—including ACH, wire, lockbox, credit card, and check transactions—on a daily basis
• Apply payments to the appropriate invoices and research any unapplied or unidentified cash
• Process customer credits, adjustments, and chargebacks according to established workflows
• Maintain and reconcile AR clearing accounts to ensure timely resolution of open items
• Prepare and send customer statements after each payment cycle and at month‑start
• Monitor customer accounts for overdue balances and assist with follow-up communications
• Update customer records, remittance information, and documentation in AR systems
• Assist with setting up new customer accounts and ensuring proper billing details are recorded
• Review customer claims, deductions, and chargebacks for accuracy
• Assist in gathering backup documentation to resolve disputes
• Support the AR Manager in researching variances between invoice amounts and customer payments
• Work with internal departments (Sales, Customer Service, Shipping) to resolve customer issues
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly AR reports, including aging summaries and cash posting logs
• Support month‑end close by preparing reconciliations, summaries, and adjusting entries as needed
• Organize and maintain documentation for audits and internal controls
• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and transaction summaries as requested
• Support other AR team members during peak periods, vacations, or month‑end close
• Perform other duties assigned by the AR Manager to support departmental goals

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of basic accounting principles related to AR and cash application
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation
• Ability to work independently and meet daily deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Organized, reliable, and proactive in identifying discrepancies
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Associate's degree in accounting or business
• 1–2 years of accounting, billing, or AR experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables a plus)
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Benefits

• Generous benefits including PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave and transition back to work benefits
• Company HSA contribution
• Discounted GN Group products

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