Accounts Receivable Specialist

Role:
Accounts Receivable Specialist

Salary: $80, base

Location:

Nassau County NY - Hybrid (4 days on-site)

A thriving manufacturing organization is seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst to join their Finance team. This critical role focuses on managing the collections cycle, ensuring the accuracy of our financial records, and collaborating across departments to maintain healthy customer and intercompany relationships.

This position offers a strong opportunity to utilize your expertise in collections and account reconciliation within a dynamic, goal-oriented environment.

• Collections Management: Lead dunning activities, proactively contacting domestic and international customers via phone and email to secure timely payment commitments for overdue invoices.
• Analysis and Reporting: Analyze customer aging reports and past-due receivables (31+ days), documenting detailed collection notes and providing strategic insights to management.
• Dispute Resolution: Resolve customer disputes, process credit memos, and handle complex billing inquiries by conducting thorough research into payment irregularities and transaction details.
• Account Reconciliation: Oversee key reconciliation activities, including ensuring the accuracy of the AR subledger and supporting the reconciliation of intercompany AP/AR transactions during the month-end close.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales and Customer Service teams to address client balances, resolve disputes, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Credit Review: Review and release sales orders based on an evaluation of customer credit limits and payment histories.
• Process Efficiency: Utilize strong ERP system knowledge and advanced Excel skills to support overall team efficiency and contribute to process improvements.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or a closely related financial role.
• Goal-oriented mindset with a proven ability to work comfortably with targets and strict deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required for effective internal and external customer contact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills essential for analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a commitment to accurate record-keeping.
• Experience with major ERP systems is a plus.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

The base salary range for this role is $80,000–$90,000. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage and the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact  .

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