Accounts Receivable Specialist - Hybrid (TX) with Growth

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

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.