Accounting Support Specialist

Arhaus; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhaus is seeking an Accounting Support Specialist in the United States to support daily accounting operations, focusing on accounts receivable, invoicing, and EDI processes. This full-time, on-site role requires strong Excel/Outlook skills and collaboration with AP, payroll, and other teams to ensure accurate financial processing.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment and a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year accounting experience (AP and/or AR) in manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and record accounts receivable transactions, including payment application and tracking customer balances.
• Prepare, review, and distribute invoices to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Manage and process EDI Advance Ship Notices (ASNs) and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with reconciliation of accounts.
• Support general accounting functions across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing.
• Communicate with customers and vendors to resolve payment or billing discrepancies.
• Generate basic reports and provide support to the Senior Accounting Manager.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AP and Payroll, to ensure accurate financial processing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the accounting team.

Skills

Accounting basics

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Communication

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting daily accounting operations, with a focus on accounts receivable, invoicing, and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) processes. This position helps ensure accurate financial records, timely billing, and efficient processing of transactions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and record accounts receivable transactions, including payment application and tracking customer balances
• Prepare, review, and distribute invoices to ensure timely and accurate billing
• Manage and process EDI Advance Ship Notices (ASNs) and related documentation
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with reconciliation of accounts
• Support general accounting functions across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing
• Communicate with customers and vendors to resolve payment or billing discrepancies
• Generate basic reports and provide support to the Senior Accounting Manager
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AP and Payroll, to ensure accurate financial processing
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the accounting team

Qualifications

• 1+ year of accounting experience (AP and/or AR), preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• High school diploma required; associate degree in accounting or finance preferred

Key Skills

• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• High level of reliability, integrity, and confidentiality

Work Environment

• Full-time, hourly position in a professional office environment
• Monday-Friday schedule with overtime as needed

At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

3+ years of accounting in a manufacturing environment. Accounts payable and accounts receivable. Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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