AR Accountant — Cash & Collections Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is hiring an AR Accountant in Fairfield County, CT to support daily AR operations and customer account management. You will handle cash applications, invoicing, reconciliations, and assist with month-end close in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of AR experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with customers and vendors in a fast-paced setting. Onsite role with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting or accounts receivable experience.
• Understanding of inventory, sales order, and purchase order processes.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and on a timely basis.
• Review daily bank activity and record customer payments.
• Process daily bank deposits.
• Process customer credit card transactions as needed.
• Perform customer accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Monitor collections activity and follow up on outstanding balances and inquiries.
• Process customer credit applications.
• Handle customer trade credit inquiries.
• Provide accounts payable data entry support.
• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Support annual financial reporting requirements and external audits.
• Participate in special projects and other ad hoc assignments as needed.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is hiring an AR Accountant in Fairfield County, CT to support daily AR operations and customer account management. You will handle cash applications, invoicing, reconciliations, and assist with month-end close in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of AR experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with customers and vendors in a fast-paced setting. Onsite role with full-time hours.