Accounts Payable & Receivable Associate

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail oriented AP/AR Associate to join their accounting team within a growing organization. This role is responsible for managing a high volume of accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accuray, timeliness, and compliance across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings a balance of independence, initiative, and teamwork, along with a proven ability to handle critical financial responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices across multiple business entities
• Ensure accurate coding, routing, and approvals of invoices received by email and mail
• Manage weekly payment runs including checks, ACH, wires, drafts, and credit cards
• Support month-end closing activities and assist with reconciliations
• Prepare and issue year-end 1099s
• Assist with office-related administrative tasks including ordering supplies and mail distribution

Accounts Receivable:

• Generate and send customer invoices in line with contractual agreements
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and perform collection outreach as needed
• Record and apply customer payments accurately and timely
• Handle sales tax compliance, exemption certificates, and customer account discrepancies
• Maintain organized documentation of billing and payment activity
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in both accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team of six in the accounting department
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with vendors and customers
• Experience handling high transaction volumes with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; NetSuite experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred (or equivalent experience)

This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to info@mksearch.com for consideration in future opportunities.