Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for managing a significant portion of the accounts receivable function, supporting monthly close activities, and ensuring timely collection of receivables. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in general accounting within a product company environment, with proven expertise in AR processes, and be comfortable balancing AR responsibilities with broader accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee the accounts receivable process, including invoice generation, collection, and reconciliation, with AR being approximately 50% of the role.

Support monthly financial close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

Maintain and update customer account information, monitor aging reports, and follow up on overdue accounts.

Collaborate with sales, customer service, and other departments to resolve billing issues and discrepancies.

Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures related to receivables and general ledger accounts.

Prepare reports on receivables status, cash forecasting, and collection metrics.

Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Utilize advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) for data analysis and reporting.

Participate in process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the AR and accounting functions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Experience working in a product company

Minimum of 4+ years of experience in AR and general accounting, preferably with experience in monthly closings.

Proven experience working within the CPG, Retail, or Wholesale industry—must come from a product company environment.

Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external customers.

Full-time