CFS
Accounts Receivable Specialist - Shelton, CT
Compensation: $55-65k Join a globally recognized, legacy consumer-goods organization known for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative products, and a commitment to quality spanning centuries. This team is collaborative, mission-driven, and offers the opportunity to grow within a stable, respected industry leader. About the Role The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of the company's receivables function. This is an opportunity to own a high-visibility area of the business and partner cross-functionally to support financial performance.
Why This Opportunity Is Exciting Work with a well-known brand that has stood the test of time
Join a tight-knit, supportive finance team
Opportunities for continued learning, development, and process improvement
Competitive compensation and a strong benefits package
Responsibilities Process customer payments, apply cash receipts, and reconcile accounts
Monitor outstanding balances, research discrepancies, and resolve payment issues
Prepare invoices, credit memos, and account statements with a high degree of accuracy
Partner with internal teams (sales, customer service, operations, finance) to address billing questions
Maintain customer records, update account information, and ensure data integrity
Assist with month-end close activities related to AR
Support audits, reporting, and special projects as needed
Qualifications 1-3+ years of Accounts Receivable or related accounting experience
Strong attention to detail and comfort working with high-volume transactions
Ability to analyze account activity and investigate variances
Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems preferred
Highly organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities
Compensation: $55-65k Join a globally recognized, legacy consumer-goods organization known for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative products, and a commitment to quality spanning centuries. This team is collaborative, mission-driven, and offers the opportunity to grow within a stable, respected industry leader. About the Role The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of the company's receivables function. This is an opportunity to own a high-visibility area of the business and partner cross-functionally to support financial performance.
Why This Opportunity Is Exciting Work with a well-known brand that has stood the test of time
Join a tight-knit, supportive finance team
Opportunities for continued learning, development, and process improvement
Competitive compensation and a strong benefits package
Responsibilities Process customer payments, apply cash receipts, and reconcile accounts
Monitor outstanding balances, research discrepancies, and resolve payment issues
Prepare invoices, credit memos, and account statements with a high degree of accuracy
Partner with internal teams (sales, customer service, operations, finance) to address billing questions
Maintain customer records, update account information, and ensure data integrity
Assist with month-end close activities related to AR
Support audits, reporting, and special projects as needed
Qualifications 1-3+ years of Accounts Receivable or related accounting experience
Strong attention to detail and comfort working with high-volume transactions
Ability to analyze account activity and investigate variances
Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems preferred
Highly organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities