Accounts Receivable Specialist

Role: Accounts Receivable Specialist
Salary: $80,000-90,000 base
Location: Nassau County NY - Hybrid (4 days on-site)

Accounts Receivable Specialist
A thriving manufacturing organization is seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst to join their Finance team. This critical role focuses on managing the collections cycle, ensuring the accuracy of our financial records, and collaborating across departments to maintain healthy customer and intercompany relationships.
This position offers a strong opportunity to utilize your expertise in collections and account reconciliation within a dynamic, goal-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collections Management: Lead dunning activities, proactively contacting domestic and international customers via phone and email to secure timely payment commitments for overdue invoices.
• Analysis and Reporting: Analyze customer aging reports and past-due receivables (31+ days), documenting detailed collection notes and providing strategic insights to management.
• Dispute Resolution: Resolve customer disputes, process credit memos, and handle complex billing inquiries by conducting thorough research into payment irregularities and transaction details.
• Account Reconciliation: Oversee key reconciliation activities, including ensuring the accuracy of the AR subledger and supporting the reconciliation of intercompany AP/AR transactions during the month-end close.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales and Customer Service teams to address client balances, resolve disputes, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Credit Review: Review and release sales orders based on an evaluation of customer credit limits and payment histories.
• Process Efficiency: Utilize strong ERP system knowledge and advanced Excel skills to support overall team efficiency and contribute to process improvements.
  

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or a closely related financial role.
• Goal-oriented mindset with a proven ability to work comfortably with targets and strict deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required for effective internal and external customer contact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills essential for analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a commitment to accurate record-keeping.
• Experience with major ERP systems is a plus.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
  

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.