Accounts Receivable Accountant

Vego Garden; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Paid Time Off

12 PTO days per year

7 paid Holidays

401k match 4%

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life—company

100% premiums for select Medical plans

Toll Roads allowance $100/mo

Phone allowance $50/mo

Company-sponsored breakfasts and meals

Great culture and supportive leaders

Job summary

Vego Garden is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant to support the growing AR function, handling invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations. You will work with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting to maintain accurate customer accounts and improve cash flow visibility.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years AR experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 2–3 years of accounts receivable experience.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software; Excel is a must.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Ability to handle high transaction volumes in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Comfortable operating with significant autonomy and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Issue and distribute wholesale customer invoices in a timely manner based on shipment records; upload to customer portals or transmit via EDI as required.
• Match and apply incoming customer payments; research and resolve short pays.
• Monitor outstanding balances and perform first-round collections outreach on past-due accounts.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies; maintain accurate customer master data for existing accounts.
• Run credit checks on new customer applications (credit reports, trade references) and compile findings; final credit limit and terms approval rests with executive leadership.
• Maintain and file customer sales-tax exemption documentation; use this documentation to support monthly sales tax filing preparation.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to address customer inquiries and resolve billing-related concerns.
• Support preparation of AR aging and collections status reports.
• Support month-end close: clean up the AR sub-ledger and assist with related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide general support to the AR team, including data entry and filings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Autonomy

Fast-paced environment

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Company Profile:

Vego Garden is making gardening as accessible and sustainable as possible, while encouraging gardening to be an avenue for personal and community development!

Since its successful launch in 2020, Vego Garden has quickly become the leading brand in raised garden beds and one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the country. In just five years, our rapid growth has led to the establishment of a 200,000-square-foot headquarters and distribution center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm.

Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated team members across the U.S. and internationally. Our high-quality raised garden beds are recognized for their durability, eco-friendly materials, and safety for both children and pets. We are proud to be partnering with Costco, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Menards, Lowe’s, Wayfair, and Amazon.

We owe our success to our loyal customers and passionate team. Through our Vego Garden Kids and Giving Back Program, we have donated more than 3,500 garden beds to schools, underserved communities, and other philanthropic initiatives - helping to grow gardens and give back across the nation by making gardening easier anytime, anywhere! We’re proud to be a certified Great Place to Work company!

Vego Garden Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant to support the company's growing AR function and ensure accurate, timely billing and collections. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, billing discrepancy resolution, and account reconciliations.

Working closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting, this person will help maintain accurate customer accounts, improve cash flow visibility, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding balances. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, comfortable communicating directly with customers, and able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, growing business.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Issue and distribute wholesale customer invoices in a timely manner based on shipment records; upload to customer portals or transmit via EDI as required.
• Match and apply incoming customer payments; research and resolve short pays.
• Monitor outstanding balances and perform first-round collections outreach on past-due accounts.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies; maintain accurate customer master data for existing accounts.
• Run credit checks on new customer applications (credit reports, trade references) and compile findings; final credit limit and terms approval rests with executive leadership.
• Maintain and file customer sales-tax exemption documentation (obtained and reviewed by the Sales team); use this documentation to support monthly sales tax filing preparation.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to address customer inquiries and resolve billing-related concerns.
• Support preparation of AR aging and collections status reports.
• Support month-end close: clean up the AR sub-ledger and assist with related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide general support to the AR team, including data entry and filings as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 2–3 years of accounts receivable experience.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and concepts.
• Proficiency in accounting software and other related tools is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is also a must-have skill. Experience with NetSuite is a plus
• Comfortable with high transaction volume in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Strong attention to detail; comfortable communicating directly with external customers regarding payment status.
• Comfortable operating with significant autonomy and influencing cross-functional partners without direct authority over them.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Demands:

This position primarily involves working at a desk and operating a computer for prolonged periods with moderate walking and standing.

Job Location and Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time, on-site position based out of Tomball, TX.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule with one remote workday per week and four days on-site.
• 13808 Boudreaux Road, Bldg. #2, Tomball, TX 77377.
• Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

• The salary range is $60,000 - $70,000.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• 12 PTO days per year, accrued bi-weekly, with annual increase.
• 7 paid Holidays.
• 401k contribution match of 4%.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans. The Company pays 100% of premiums for its employees for Dental, Vision, Life, and select Medical plans.
• Toll Roads Allowance of $100 per month.
• Phone Allowance of $50 per month.
• Company-sponsored breakfasts and lunches.
• We offer great culture, supportive leadership, engaging activities, employee appreciation, and other perks that make every day at work more rewarding!