Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Title:
Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist Job Description

Our client is seeking a Temporary Accounts Receivable (AR) / Collections Specialist to support their finance team. This role will focus on day-to-day AR operations, including cash application, billing support, collections, and customer account reconciliation. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and able to manage a high‑volume AR environment with minimal supervision. This is a temporary, individual‑contributor role centered on execution and follow‑through.

• Apply customer payments accurately and timely, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit cards.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer account balances in the ERP system.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices and statements.
• Support invoice corrections, rebilling, and customer billing inquiries.
• Ensure billing accuracy in accordance with customer terms and agreements.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts.
• Perform proactive collections outreach via phone and email.
• Follow up on past‑due balances and document collection activity.
• Maintain professional, customer‑focused communication.
• Research short pays, deductions, and chargebacks.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve disputes.
• Process credits, adjustments, and write‑offs in accordance with company policies.
• Manage customer portals for invoice submission, payment status, and dispute tracking.
• Assist with AR aging reviews, ad‑hoc reporting, and month‑end close activities.

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or a related accounting role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with cash application and collections.
• Experience researching and resolving deductions and discrepancies.
• ERP system experience.
• Solid Excel skills; strong attention to detail; ability to work independently.

• Experience in reconciliation.
• Customer service‑oriented approach.
• Experience with Excel pivot tables.
• Understanding of general accounting beyond just A/R.

This position requires onsite work every day in West Haven, CT. The work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, totaling 40 hours a week. The work environment is in a manufacturing building with an attached office. The team size is five, and the position reports to the CFO. The role is initially a two‑month contract with the potential to become permanent.

The company is a growing, family‑owned business offering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

This is a Contract position based out of West Haven, CT.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in West Haven, CT. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter for other accommodation options.