Junior Accountant (AR Specialist)

Our client is seeking a reliable, detail-focused Junior Accountant to join their accounting team in Raleigh. This is a hands-on role supporting day-to-day accounting operations, requiring accuracy, consistency, and strong ownership of transactional processes.

In this position, you will support invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and collections while working closely with senior accountants. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working within established accounting systems and procedures.

This role is onsite and requires someone who can step in, follow structured processes, and contribute immediately to the accounting team.

About our client

They are a comprehensive zero-waste oil recycling business servicing commercial kitchens throughout the Southeast. Ranked #16 in the country by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Environmental Services industry, we pride ourselves on growth, discipline, and operational excellence.

Their core values guide how we operate every day:

• Be Scrappy
• Be Decisive
• Be Gritty
• Be Humble

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customer invoices with proper documentation
• Create and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy of payment terms and methods
• Reconcile customer and vendor invoice discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Support the collections process, including following up on past-due accounts
• Perform data entry with a high level of speed and accuracy
• Assist senior accountants with daily accounting operations
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation
• Handle overflow incoming phone calls and route appropriately

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on accounting experience, including invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Strong phone presence with excellent English and very little accent
• Proven experience with daily data entry and maintaining accuracy
• Minimum of 2 years of consistent use of accounting software (QuickBooks Online or similar required)
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and transactional workflows
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines in a structured environment
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)
• Accounts receivable: 2 years (Required)
• Collecting debt over the phone 2 years (required)
• Accounts payable: 2 years (Required)
• Mathematical aptitude: 2 years (Required)
• Data entry: 2 years (Required)

Benefits:
Pay & Schedule

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Job Type: Full-time (Remote)

Salary: $1500. per month