What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receviable Specialist position at Vaco by Highspring?
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for managing and processing customer invoicing, collections, cash applications, and account reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and timely payment of outstanding balances. This role works closely with internal departments and external clients to maintain positive relationships and support overall financial operations.
Responsibilities- Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely
- Monitor accounts for outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments
- Apply customer payments, wire transfers, and ACH transactions
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies
- Maintain accurate AR records and documentation
- Prepare aging reports and assist with collection efforts
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding account status and payment inquiries
- Collaborate with accounting and sales teams to resolve invoice or payment issues
- Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
- 2 years of accounts receivable, billing, or accounting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and AR processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Prior experience in a corporate or shared services environment
- Knowledge of collections and cash application processes
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.