Accounts Receivable Specialist
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour, depending on experience
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing Fairfield-based organization to hire an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. We are seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong experience in cash application, billing, and commercial collections. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and make an immediate impact while positioning yourself for long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
Process daily cash receipts and accurately apply payments to customer accounts
Manage full-cycle accounts receivable activities
Generate and distribute customer invoices in a timely manner
Conduct commercial collections and follow up on past-due accounts
Research and resolve customer payment discrepancies and deduction issues
Reconcile accounts receivable balances and customer statements
Monitor aging reports and maintain collection notes
Partner with internal departments to resolve billing concerns
Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable
Prepare AR reports and maintain accurate customer records
Perform account reconciliations and support audit requests as needed
Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field highly preferred
Minimum of 3 years of recent accounts receivable experience
Proven expertise in commercial collections is required
Strong cash application and billing experience
Intermediate Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions
Experience reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Join LHH?
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid sick leave and holiday pay where applicable
Opportunity for permanent employment with our client
If you are an experienced Accounts Receivable professional with strong commercial collections expertise and are looking for a temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential, apply today at Anne.Silveira@LHH.com.
Pay Details: $30.00 to $32.00 per hour
Search managed by: Anne OBrien Silveira
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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