Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Norwalk, CT
Compensation: $65,000 – $85,000 (depending on experience)

About the Opportunity

A rapidly growing, global organization is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its expanding accounting team in Norwalk, CT. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the full receivables process and wants to be part of a company experiencing significant growth and momentum.

The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in keeping financial records accurate, and enjoys partnering with both internal teams and customers to ensure smooth billing and collections processes.

Position Overview

This role will be responsible for managing the full accounts receivable cycle, including billing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a key role in maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys both the operational and analytical side of AR and wants to contribute to building scalable processes within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process, from invoicing through payment reconciliation

• Generate and distribute customer invoices and ensure billing accuracy

• Post and apply cash receipts, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card payments

• Monitor AR aging and conduct collections outreach to maintain healthy receivable balances

• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash

• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate account records

• Collaborate with internal departments including sales, operations, and customer support to resolve billing issues

• Assist with month-end close activities, including AR reconciliations and reporting

• Support continuous process improvements and system enhancements as the company continues to scale

• Maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring compliance with company payment terms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• 3+ years of accounts receivable or full-cycle AR experience

• Strong experience with billing, cash application, and collections

• Proficiency with Excel and NetSuite

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a high-growth organization with strong global momentum

• Opportunity to take ownership of the entire receivables process

• Collaborative and dynamic team environment

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Opportunity for professional growth as the organization continues to expand