Job Description
Job Description
A leading consumer product corporation is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their accounting team on a direct hire basis. The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for managing customer accounts, cash applications, collections, deductions management, account reconciliations, and assisting with the month-end close. The ideal candidate will have experience working with big box retailers and a strong understanding of high-volume accounts receivable processes within a consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process for a portfolio of large retail and wholesale customers.
- Apply daily cash receipts and ensure timely and accurate account postings.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, deductions, chargebacks, returns, and credits.
- Research and resolve outstanding balances while maintaining accurate customer account records.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due accounts.
- Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve billing disputes and payment issues.
- Investigate retailer deductions and chargebacks, obtaining supporting documentation and coordinating resolution.
- Reconcile customer statements against internal records and identify variances.
- Prepare monthly AR reporting, aging analysis, and collection status updates.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entry support.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Three+ years of accounts receivable experience
- Experience researching and resolving payment discrepancies, chargebacks, and customer disputes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (ex. NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.