AP/AR Specialist (2+ yrs exp. in retail, wholesale, distribution & QuickBooks req.)

#twiceasnice Recruiting • Village of Cedarhurst, NY

2d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Our client in the consumer goods industry is looking for an AP/AR Specialist to add to their team near Cedarhurst, NY. In this role, you will manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable work, including invoice entry, customer billing, payment posting, collections follow-up, and vendor payments. You will also provide light general ledger support through accurate QuickBooks entries and backup support for the Accounting Manager. Our client is looking for someone with hands-on AP/AR experience, QuickBooks proficiency, and experience working in a product-based business. To be successful in this role, you must be accurate, organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable following up on past-due accounts with assertiveness and diplomacy. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of transactional accounting work in a steady, customer-focused business.

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounts payable and accounts receivable experience required
• Comfort calling customers about upcoming and past-due payment collection required
• Experience in a product-based business (retail, wholesale, distribution) required
• QuickBooks experience required
• Excel experience with VLOOKUPs and formulas required

Responsibilities

• Enter vendor invoices, checks, and payments into QuickBooks
• Process customer invoices, sales orders, and monthly statements
• Follow up on delinquent accounts by phone and email
• Research billing, delivery, product, and payment discrepancies
• Process credit card payments and post ACH, wire, and bank activity
• Support AP by entering bills, matching invoices, and cutting checks
• Complete accurate QuickBooks entries to support the general ledger
• Communicate with customers and vendors to resolve open issues
• Maintain accurate, organized AP, AR, and bookkeeping records
• Provide backup support for the Accounting Manager as needed

Benefits

• Medical
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed