Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant at Speed Xpress Inc. – North New Hyde Park, New York

About Speed Xpress Inc.

Founded in 2022, SpeedX offers a superior last-mile delivery experience designed to better connect brands to customers. At SpeedX, we’re more than just a delivery company – we’re partners in success. We believe that ecommerce delivery shouldn’t be a hassle, a financial strain, or a source of stress for businesses. We created a next-level delivery experience that’s designed to meet business's needs, exceed their expectations, and future-proof their ecommerce business.

In just three years of business, we have grown our client list to over a dozen online marketplaces, 3PLs and direct retailers and are now delivering over 300,000 packages daily worldwide – with the number constantly growing. And we have no plans of slowing down.

About the role:

We're looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant who is proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to play a key role in ensuring our billing and collections operations run seamlessly.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative finance team, deepen your expertise in revenue accounting, and contribute to the financial integrity of a growing organization.

What You'll Do

Billing & Invoicing

• Generate and review customer invoices in alignment with contract terms
• Partner with Sales and Operations to identify and resolve billing discrepancies

Cash Application & Reconciliation

• Apply customer payments and reconcile cash receipts to bank activity
• Prepare AR reconciliations and audit schedules

Collections & Aging

• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances

Revenue & Month-End Close

• Support revenue recognition processes and deferred revenue tracking
• Assist with month-end close activities including AR subledger tie-out and journal entries

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–5 years of AR, billing, or revenue accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles (U.S. GAAP)
• Experience in contract-based billing environments is a plus
• Exposure to external audits in a public company setting is a bonus

Nice to have

• Experience in a logistics, transportation, warehouse, or service industry is a plus
• Bilingual English/Mandarin a plus

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High degree of integrity and discretion with confidential financial information

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) with company match