Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Overview:
Our client in West Hartford, CT is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their growing accounting team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience managing invoicing, collections, and cash applications in a high-volume environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a collaborative finance team within a reputable company.
Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and issue accurate customer invoices in a timely manner
• Monitor customer accounts and perform proactive collections on past-due balances
• Apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) to appropriate accounts
• Reconcile AR ledger and resolve discrepancies in billing or payments
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding invoices, payment terms, and disputes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date AR records, including notes and follow-up actions
• Assist with monthly AR aging reports and cash flow forecasts
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to AR
• Collaborate with internal departments (Sales, Customer Service, Operations) to resolve account issues
  

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting
• Strong understanding of AR principles and best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Great Plains a plus)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with others
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage the full-cycle cash posting experience
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.