Senior Accounting Specialist (AR/AP)

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 Overview

This 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

 Qualifications

• 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

 Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000–$85,000 base salary (DOE)
• Direct-hire opportunity with long-term stability
• Full benefits package offered by the employer