Accounts Receivable Specialist Needed ASAP!
Our client, based in Norwalk, is in the e-commerce space. They are a mission-driven organization with a passion for their employees and customers alike - they are known for offering a great company culture and amazing benefits! They are looking for an AR Specialist to join their team ASAP due to a vacancy.

THIS ROLE OFFERS A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE: 3 DAYS IN-OFFICE AND 2 DAYS FROM HOME

About the Opportunity:

The role is one in a 6-person accounting/finance department and is responsible for all invoicing, accounting and collection of receivables. The ideal candidate will be valued for their accounting knowledge, accuracy, and curiosity to find efficiencies in accounts receivable processes. Customer communication skills are essential. The role reports directly to the controller, interfaces regularly with the CFO, and works closely with the Senior Accountant. This function interacts daily with other departments.

• Invoicing in a high transaction volume environment, from multiple source platforms.
• Perform day-to-day functions of AR including billing, credit and adjustments, cash applications, and credit/collections activities.
• Resolve any customer inquiries, requests for information, account or payment discrepancies, or disputes in a prompt and professional manner.
• Assist with new customer onboarding.
• Partner with the Account Management team to field and solve customer inquiries related to implementation, billing, and collections.
• Assist with system implementations and ongoing projects to improve billings and collections.
• Assist with month-end close process and reconciliations.
• Assist with audit support.
• Retrieve live checks sent to the office in the daily mail, prepare and make remote deposit (from office) daily or as required.

Who would make a successful AR Specialist with this organization:

The candidate must be proficient in QuickBooks, and be familiar with ERPs or other transaction processing platforms. This role requires 5-7 years of accounts receivable and collections experience. The applicant should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask and be a strong communicator, both via email and over the phone, as he or she will have frequent contact with customers.

• An associate's degree in accounting or general business
• Minimum of 5-7 years of AR and collections experience.
• Excellent computer skills. Fluency in Microsoft Office/Google software packages, particularly Excel/Google sheets.
• Comfortable learning new software applications.
• QuickBooks experience is required.
• Curious to learn, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a growing dynamic environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Strong organizational ability, detail oriented.

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