Ap/ar Specialist

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Specialist

Brookfield, CT | Full-Time | On-Site

Join a Stable, Growing Organization Where Your Work Makes an Impact

Are you an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping financial operations running smoothly? We"re looking for a motivated Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Brookfield, CT.

In this role, you"ll play a critical part in managing the company"s financial transactions, strengthening vendor and customer relationships, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our accounting processes. If you"re highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with AP/AR functions, we"d love to hear from you.

What You"ll Do

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices and payments accurately and on time
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain organized and accurate AP records
• Manage expense reports and petty cash transactions
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Build positive relationships with vendors and business partners

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and distribute customer invoices
• Monitor incoming payments and account activity
• Follow up professionally on outstanding balances
• Reconcile AR accounts and maintain accurate financial records
• Resolve billing discrepancies and customer inquiries
• Prepare aging reports and support collection activities

General Accounting Support

• Assist with month-end close activities
• Prepare AP/AR-related financial reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations

What We"re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, or General Accounting
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP systems
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate"s or Bachelor"s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience working in manufacturing, distribution, or service-based industries
• Knowledge of collections practices and financial compliance standards

Key Skills

• QuickBooks
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Reconciliations
• Invoicing & Billing
• Data Entry
• Bookkeeping
• Purchase Orders
• Bank Reconciliations
• General Accounting

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brookfield, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brookfield,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.