Accounts Receivable Associate

Job description:

Company Overview
Unicorr Packaging Group is a leading provider of custom corrugated products and protective packaging solutions. As a third-generation family-owned business since 1946, we operate six manufacturing facilities and multiple satellite warehouses, serving diverse industries with innovative packaging options.

Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage critical financial processes, ensure accurate record-keeping, and support the company’s financial health through precise data entry, account reconciliation, and analysis. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong technical accounting skills and excellent customer service.

Duties

• Process and verify all accounts payable transactions, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls.
• Manage accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and customer account analysis to optimize cash flow.
• Reconcile accounts regularly using accounting software such as Sage, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, or similar systems.
• Prepare journal entries for month-end closing activities and perform double-entry bookkeeping to maintain accurate financial records.
• Conduct analysis of aging reports, resolve discrepancies, and negotiate payment terms with vendors and customers.
• Assist with audit preparations by maintaining detailed documentation of financial transactions and supporting schedules.
• Support the revenue cycle management process by understanding medical billing terminology, CPT coding, ICD-10 codes, and medical collection procedures when applicable.

Experience

• Proven experience in accounts payable and receivable within a corporate or public accounting setting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, or Quicken.
• Familiarity with GAAP standards, SOX compliance requirements, and governmental or non-profit accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliation, analyze financial data, and prepare journal entries accurately.
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy (10 key typing), along with analysis skills for account analysis and revenue cycle management.
• Effective negotiation skills combined with professional phone etiquette for customer service interactions related to collections or vendor inquiries.
• Experience working with medical billing processes or CPT coding is a plus but not required; strong understanding of financial concepts is essential. Join us to contribute your expertise in financial operations while growing within a dynamic organization dedicated to excellence in packaging solutions!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person