Accountant

Basic Accounting Knowledge

• Understanding of accounting principles (debits, credits, general ledger)
• Familiarity with:
  • Invoicing (AR)
  • Billing and collections (AR)
  • Vendor payments and expense tracking (AP)

2. QuickBooks Experience

• Hands-on use of QuickBooks (Desktop)
• Common tasks:
  • Creating and sending invoices (AR)
  • Recording customer payments (AR)
  • Entering bills and managing vendors (AP)

3. AR-Specific Skills

• Managing customer accounts
• Monitoring aging reports
• Following up on overdue invoices
• Processing credit memos
• Cash application (matching payments to invoices)

4. AP-Specific Skills

• Processing invoices and approvals
• Matching purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (3-way match)
• Scheduling and issuing payments (checks, credit cards)
• Vendor communication and dispute resolution
• Reimbursement employees.

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail (very important for financial accuracy)
• Organization and time management
• Communication skills (especially for collections or vendor interactions)
• Problem-solving mindset