Accounts Receivable Accountant

Vego Garden • Greater Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vego Garden is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant to support its growing AR function and ensure accurate, timely billing and collections. The role manages day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, billing discrepancy resolution, and account reconciliations. Working with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting, the accountant helps maintain accurate customer accounts, improve cash flow visibility, and resolve outstanding balances promptly. The position is based in Tomball, Texas, and is described as full-time and on-site, with a hybrid schedule of four days on-site and one remote workday per week. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of accounts receivable experience.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and concepts.
• Proficiency in accounting software and related tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Comfort managing high transaction volume in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort communicating directly with external customers about payment status.
• Ability to work with significant autonomy and influence cross-functional partners without direct authority.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Issue and distribute wholesale customer invoices promptly based on shipment records, uploading them to customer portals or transmitting them via EDI as required.
• Match and apply incoming customer payments; research and resolve short pays.
• Monitor outstanding balances and conduct initial collections outreach on past-due accounts.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and maintain accurate customer master data for existing accounts.
• Run credit checks on new customer applications, including credit reports and trade references, and compile findings; executive leadership makes final credit limit and terms approvals.
• Maintain and file customer sales-tax exemption documentation obtained and reviewed by the Sales team, and use it to support monthly sales tax filing preparation.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to address customer inquiries and billing-related concerns.
• Support preparation of AR aging and collections status reports.
• Support month-end close by cleaning up the AR sub-ledger and assisting with related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide general support to the AR team, including data entry and filing as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off; 12 PTO days per year accrued bi-weekly, with an annual increase.
• 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) contribution match of 4%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• The company pays 100% of employee premiums for dental, vision, life, and select medical plans.
• Toll roads allowance of $100 per month.
• Phone allowance of $50 per month.
• Company-sponsored breakfasts and lunches.
• Supportive leadership, engaging activities, employee appreciation, and other workplace perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level