AR/AP Specialist in Canton, Massachusetts at REMTEC INC

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist

Department: Accounting
Location: Remtec, Inc.
Salary Range: $53,000–$68,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time, Hourly
Reports To: Accounting Manager

About the Position

Remtec, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting team. This is a hands-on role responsible for supporting the company’s daily accounts payable and accounts receivable operations and ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and timely.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve issues and keep accounting processes running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process and enter vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts as applicable.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare AP reports and support payment processing.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist with vendor setup and initiate payment transfers.
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and process customer invoices.
• Post and apply customer payments and cash receipts.
• Monitor customer accounts and maintain accurate AR records.
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies or unapplied payments.
• Review aging reports and assist with collection activities.
• Communicate with customers regarding invoices, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Assist with customer setup, credit applications, and account maintenance.

General Accounting

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with cash management and daily cash activity.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support audits, financial reporting, and other accounting activities.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Operations, Sales, and other departments to resolve billing, receiving, and payment issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP/AR processes and efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Experience processing invoices, payments, cash receipts, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems; manufacturing ERP experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, and employees across the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Epicor or similar manufacturing ERP experience is a plus.
• Payroll experience is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys solving problems, and can work independently while collaborating effectively with the Accounting team and other departments. The successful candidate will be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy.

Working Environment

This position works primarily in a professional office environment and requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and occasionally lift materials or supplies. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

The candidate has the capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nation origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.