Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist – | Woodbridge, CT

Our client is a well-established, global-facing organization and they are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist to support its finance team on a part-time basis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist who enjoys working in a structured environment and managing both sides of the accounting cycle.

The Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, timely payments, and strong vendor and customer relationships.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Join a stable, well-established organization with a global reach
• Work closely with a collaborative and professional finance team
• The Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist will have strong ownership over core accounting processes

Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist

As an Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist , you will:

• Manage customer invoicing processes, including issuing invoices and applying incoming payments (wire, check, credit card)
• Monitor and reconcile customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances
• Process purchase orders, vendor invoices, and payments via check or wire transfer
• Record all AR and AP transactions accurately within the accounting system
• Review customer and vendor accounts for discrepancies and resolve outstanding items
• Assist with month-end close by ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments
• Maintain and track recurring expenses and subscription renewals
• Process 1099s and maintain proper vendor documentation
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance
• Reconcile vendor accounts, including prepayments, credits, and partial payments
• Complete audit-related requests such as confirmations, W-9s, and vendor/customer setup forms

Preferred Qualifications of the Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of experience as an Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist or similar accounting role
• Strong understanding of AR and AP processes and best practices
• Experience with accounting systems (Sage or similar ERP strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines