Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

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.