AR Accountant
AR Accountant
Location: Fairfield County, CT
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Reports To: VP of Finance
Location: Fairfield County, CT
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Reports To: VP of Finance
About the Opportunity
A growing and established distribution company is seeking an AR Accountant to join its accounting team. This position supports daily accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts receivable, customer account management, cash applications, and general accounting support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to contribute in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities will be assigned based on team workload and may include:
- Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and on a timely basis
- Review daily bank activity and record customer payments
- Process daily bank deposits
- Process customer credit card transactions as needed
- Perform customer accounts receivable reconciliations
- Monitor collections activity and follow up on outstanding balances and inquiries
- Process customer credit applications
- Handle customer trade credit inquiries
- Provide accounts payable data entry support
- Assist with month-end close activities
- Support annual financial reporting requirements and external audits
- Participate in special projects and other ad hoc assignments as needed
- Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 2+ years of accounting or accounts receivable experience
- Understanding of inventory, sales order, and purchase order processes
- NetSuite experience preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment