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Staff Accountant - (AP/AR Focus)

Pave America
United States, Massachusetts, Woburn
Jan 10, 2026

Staff Accountant - (AP/AR Focus)
Location

US-MA-Woburn
ID

2026-2256



Category
Accounting/Finance

Position Type
Full-Time

Remote
No



Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role is responsible for managing invoices, collections, vendor payments, reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high transaction volume.



Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accounts Receivable (Primary Focus):

    Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices accurately and timely
  • Apply customer payments (ACH, wire, checks, credit cards) to AR ledger
  • Monitor aging reports and actively follow up on past-due accounts
  • Resolve billing discrepancies and customer inquiries
  • Reconcile AR subledger to general ledger
  • Assist with revenue recognition support and documentation

Accounts Payable (Primary Focus):

  • Process high-volume vendor invoices and expense reports
  • Verify invoice accuracy, coding, and approvals
  • Prepare and process weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, wires)
  • Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries
  • Reconcile AP subledger to general ledger
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls

General Accounting & Support:

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare account reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, Credit Card)
  • Support audits by providing documentation and schedules
  • Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
  • Assist with process improvements and system enhancements
  • Perform other accounting duties as assigned


Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2-4 years of accounting experience with significant AR/AP exposure
  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Experience with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience in high-volume transactional environments
  • Prior experience with collections or cash application
  • Knowledge of GAAP
  • Experience working with ERP systems

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
  • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely
  • Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
  • Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
  • Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
  • Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
  • Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely
  • Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
  • The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands:

  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
  • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
  • Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
  • Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions:

  • Low temperatures: Rarely
  • High temperatures: Occasionally
  • Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
  • Noisy environments: Occasionally
  • Hazardous conditions: Rarely
  • Shift work, to include overnight work: Never
  • Frequent overtime, including weekends: Never
  • Office environment: Constantly

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

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