Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare, issue, and manage customer invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Process and apply customer payments (ACH, wire transfers, checks, credit cards).
- Communicate with customers regarding billing questions, payment status, and discrepancies.
- Resolve payment issues, disputes, short-pays, and chargebacks.
- Maintain up-to-date customer account information and documentation.
- Assist with monthly closing activities, including AR reconciliations and reporting.
- Collaborate with client leads to ensure billing accuracy.
- Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
- Collaborating across the finance team on ad-hoc projects.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or related accounting role.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and customer service abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Work Environment
- Full-time position; 2 full days in office
- Fast-paced environment requiring strong problem-solving and follow-through.
Top Skills
What We Do
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is an independent full-service communications and narrative consulting firm. Our collective helps shape public image via earned, owned, and paid engagements across mediums and platforms. We’re built on the notion that good ideas have the power to change the world, shape our cultural conventions, and create new models of success in every industry.
Benefits include; medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with matching, annual merit-based bonuses, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. Additional perks include: a flexible work schedule, Work from Anywhere program, Summer Fridays, Wellness Days, and a 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries. We love to socialize so, we have collaborative workspaces, some offices even have rooftops, celebrations, networking opportunities, and community volunteering. We frequently mark opportunities to listen, learn and act throughout the year (Juneteenth, Election Day, International Women’s Day, etc.).
From day one, employees are carefully matched with a mentor to guide them on their path to success. Training and mentoring are important to us and since we are into promoting from within, we are proud to offer training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth. We have also developed a series of teaching workshops that are structured for each level of the company. Sunshiners also take love to take advantage of the monthly Meet the Media series where media contacts provide valuable insider info for pitching them and their colleagues.
SSM&L is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, identity and expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
