AR Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the accounting team of a well-established, family-owned food manufacturing company in the Greater Boston area. This is an excellent opportunity for an AR professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and has strong experience with Sage 500.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounts receivable, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills when working with both internal teams and external customers and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily Accounts Receivable activities and maintain accurate customer accounts
  
• Process and post customer payments accurately and in a timely manner
  
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and account statements
  
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past-due accounts
  
• Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies
  
• Investigate and resolve billing and payment issues
  
• Apply cash and maintain accurate payment records
  
• Communicate with customers and internal departments regarding account balances, invoices, and payment issues
  
• Work closely with vendors, team members, and other departments to resolve accounting-related questions
  
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
  
• Assist with month-end close and other accounting processes as needed
  
• Generate and maintain AR reports and account documentation
  
• Utilize Sage 500 for daily accounting and AR functions
  
• Support the accounting team with additional projects and responsibilities as needed
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
  
• Hands-on Sage 500 experience is highly preferred
  
• Strong understanding of AR processes, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations
  
• Excellent internal and external communication skills
  
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal team members
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  
• Ability to research and resolve account discrepancies
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
  
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the accounting team
  
• Manufacturing, food production, or other industry experience is a plus
  

Requirements
Qualifications 2–3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience Hands-on Sage 500 experience is highly preferred Strong understanding of AR processes, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations Excellent internal and external communication skills Ability to communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal team members Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organizational and time-management skills Ability to research and resolve account discrepancies Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the accounting team Manufacturing, food production, or other industry experience is a plus