Accounts receivable specialist

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.


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