Senior Accounting Specialist; AR/AP
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Senior Accounting Specialist (AR/AP)
Direct Hire | Fully On-Site | $80,000-$85,000 annually
We are partnering with a well-established organization to identify a Senior Accounts Receivable & Accounting Specialist to join their accounting team. This is a direct-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented, self-driven accounting professional who enjoys owning the full A/R cycle while supporting A/P and cross-functional operations.
Position OverviewThis role is responsible for managing daily Accounts Receivable activities, credit and collections, and customer account reconciliations, with additional support in Accounts Payable and billing-related functions. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Key Responsibilities- Manage all aspects of the Accounts Receivable lifecycle, including invoicing, credit memos, cash application (checks, wires, credit cards), refunds, and customer reconciliations
- Own collections efforts, including daily review of A/R aging, follow-up on past-due accounts, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies by reviewing invoices, credit memos, prior cash receipts, and supporting documentation
- Maintain daily reporting for sales and cash activity to support internal tracking and collections efforts
- Assist with customer account setup, credit review, and trade reference requests
- Support Accounts Payable functions, including coding and vouching invoices, statement reconciliation, and researching discrepancies
- Participate in month-end A/R close activities and ensure accurate reporting
- Cross-train with billing-related functions, including order processing, invoicing, and documentation as needed
- Collaborate with internal teams to investigate and resolve order, billing, or invoice-related issues
- Provide occasional administrative support, including office supply coordination
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, and Accounts Payable
- Strong working knowledge of A/R, A/P, credit, and collections processes
- Experience with invoice coding, cash application, and account reconciliation
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting systems; strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage priorities independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Comfortable working on-site in a full-time capacity
- $80,000-$85,000 base salary (DOE)
- Direct-hire opportunity with long-term stability
- Full benefits package offered by the employer
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