A/R Accountant

Our large client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee the accounts receivable process and manage a high-volume portfolio of large customer accounts. This is an individual contributor (No Direct Reports) but it requires strong ownership of the A/R function , customer account management, aging, collections follow‑up, reconciliations, and payment issue resolution. Without A/R experience this role will not be for you. Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including collections follow-up, cash application coordination, account reconciliation, and aging management. Own and manage a high-volume portfolio of customer accounts, including large and complex accounts. Monitor AR aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances. Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, unapplied cash, deductions, chargebacks, and billing issues. Communicate professionally with customers regarding payment status, account balances, and past‑due invoices. Prepare AR reporting, aging analysis, and cash collection updates for leadership. Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen collections, reduce aging, and improve account accuracy. Support month‑end close activities related to accounts receivable. Qualifications 5+ years of accounts receivable, collections, cash application, or related accounting experience. Experience managing high-volume receivables and large customer accounts. Strong understanding of AR processes, aging reports, reconciliations, cash application, and collections follow‑up. Ability to manage complex customer accounts and resolve discrepancies independently. Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and large data set management. Experience with SAP preferred. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr