AR Clerk

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule with Fridays remote

Free onsite parking

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting in Newton, MA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its accounting team. The role will manage monthly billings, AR aging, and cash receipts in a fast-growing environment.

Hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, Fridays remote) with office parking offered. Ideal candidates have 3+ years AR experience, work with manufacturing and large retail customers, strong Excel skills, and NetSuite is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and large retail customers.
• Detail-oriented and organized in a fast-growing environment.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly customer billings.
• Maintain AR aging and lead collections efforts.
• Post and apply daily cash receipts.
• Analyze trade deductions (discounts, rebates, coupons) and related items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve AR processes.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel proficiency

Manufacturing experience

Retail experience

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Newton, MA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, Mon–Thurs)

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Overview

A fast-growing, private-equity–backed consumer packaged goods (CPG) company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its accounting team. This role will join a strong team and have the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Why This Role

• Strong work-life balance; no fire-drills or burnout culture
• Hybrid schedule with Fridays fully remote
• Free onsite parking

Compensation

• Base salary: $55,000–$65,000

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly customer billings
• Maintain accounts receivable aging and lead collections efforts
• Post and apply daily cash receipts
• Analyze and process trade deduction adjustments, including:
  • Trade promotions and allowances (discounts, rebates, coupons)
  • Slotting fees
  • Damaged or short goods
  • Operational chargebacks (delivery issues, compliance penalties)
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and improve AR processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Experience supporting companies with manufacturing and large retail customers
• NetSuite experience a plus
• Strong Excel skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-growing environment