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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Vaco
$60,000.00 - $64,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Connecticut, Simsbury
Apr 15, 2025
Accounts Receivable Specialist We're partnering with a growing manufacturing client in the Farmington Valley area to hire a full-time, onsite Accounts Receivable Specialist. This is a hands-on role where you'll take full ownership of the AR function, working directly with leadership and supporting multiple locations. If you're detail-oriented, highly organized, and excel at managing full-cycle AR, this could be the opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities: Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including cash application, collections, credit review, and customer setup Maintain and reconcile daily trial balances; ensure alignment with the general ledger Oversee a portfolio of ~220 clients and 800-1,000 open invoices Process a high volume of payments (checks, ACH, and lockbox) and monitor for timely posting Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Logistics, Customer Service) regarding order holds, credit limits, and account status Evaluate new customer credit and gather trade references Monitor lockbox activity and ensure time-sensitive credit decisions are made promptly Qualifications: Full-cycle accounts receivable experience is required Strong understanding of trial balance reconciliation and general accounting principles Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, spreadsheets, reports) Experience with ERP systems; Great Plains/Dynamix preferred Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to work onsite, Monday through Friday Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently Why Apply? High-impact, visible role supporting multiple locations Opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams Stable and growing manufacturing environment Be the go-to AR expert and own the process from start to finish 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. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.