Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable

About this role

Location:
100% remote position, priority given to candidates located in the northeast. Ideally in the tri-city states.

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Direct Reports:
n/a

Obsidian offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k retirement options (up to 4% match with immediate 100% vesting)
• Group life, AD&D and short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts with $1,000 annual company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• 100% remote workforce, flexible schedule and paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Monthly work-from-home stipend
• Annual professional development stipend
• Company offsites to collaborate and have fun in person!

\*\*This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must have authorization to work in the United States\*\*

Behind every successful organization is a dependable accounting team. Obsidian is looking for a Staff Accountant responsible for performing day-to-day AR accounting activities to ensure timely, accurate invoicing, collections, and cash application. This role supports monthly close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and continuous process improvements within the Accounts Receivable function. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, analytical, has excellent time management and organizational skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day Accounts Receivable process and mailbox management.
• Accurately applies client payments, including checks, ACH and wire transfers.
• Prepares and issues supplier invoices in accordance with contract terms, billing schedules, and company policies for returned premiums.
• Monitors aging and proactively follows up on outstanding balances.
• Assist in the preparation of aging schedules.
• Responsible for recouping balances due from agents on a monthly and quarte...