Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant

Company Description

• Full-Time Hybrid or Remote (Northeast Ohio)
• Cleveland, Ohio
  
  

Playaway Products revolutionized the business of audiobooks in 2005 with Playaway, a pre-loaded audiobook player. Since then, Playaway Products have expanded into a portfolio of innovative technology solutions that continue to transform the way the world's best audiobook, app, eBook, and video content is circulated in more than 40,000 libraries, schools, and military installations. With simple and easy-to-use technology at the core of all product development, Playaway's mission is to make digital content accessible to everyone, promote literacy, and bridge the digital divide.

Playaway Products is based out of Solon, Ohio. While we have an office and space for you to come in, we also realize that some people like to work from home. We want you to be comfortable, so if that means you work remotely 100%, or if you like to spice it up and come in from time-to-time, your work environment is up to you!

www.playaway.com

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant will support the Playaway Products Finance team supporting general accounting functions within the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of the daily customer invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Apply all customer payments timely and accurately.
• Reconcile customers’ account balances.
• Review and manage all Accounts Receivable Aging accounts.
• Collaborate with Sales Team to collect all Aging balances.
• Ensure Credit Applications and Tax-Exempt Forms are completed and on file for customers.
• Review audit reports and resolve invoice discrepancies regarding EDI process, discounts, fulfillments, etc.
• Issue credit memos for returns, discrepancies, etc.
• Handle customer requests for W-9s, ACH registration and signed purchasing vouchers.
• Reconcile Intercompany monthly/quarterly/annual Sales Tax filings for states where organization has established nexus.
• Consortium and state/government contract reporting.
• Perform month-end close duties - balance sheet and income statement analysis and journal entries.
• Ensure adherence to established standard operating procedures and assist in the development of establishing newly required processes.
• Work within financial reporting systems implementing operating procedures to optimize productivity and efficiency of organization’s accounting practices; identify internal control issues and make recommendations to address.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proactive problem-solving skills and a willingness to be part of the solution.
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Desire and demeanor to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Dedicated, friendly and professional team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Committed to continuous self-improvement in a collaborative, value-driven environment.
• Strong commitment to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite (or another ERP) highly preferred, but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Word.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role/responsibility.
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Full-time and qualified part-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House. Playaway Products and Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.