Accounting Specialist- Accounts Payable & Receivable Jobs

CIP Retail

Location:
United States, Fairfield

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

The Accounting Specialist position plays an integral role in managing and assisting with daily accounting tasks as part of CIP’s finance team. This role is predominantly focused on managing the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. This role will also encompass various basic accounting responsibilities to support the overall financial operations of the company and be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing, retail environment at a high level of accuracy with extreme attention to detail.

Job Responsibility:

Process vendor invoices, match with purchase orders and receivers, and resolve all discrepancies in a timely manner
Execute timely vendor payments each week
Ensure all products and services received are accurately accounted for, approved and entered for payment in a timely manner
Work with Controller / Sr. Accountant to ensure accruals accurately reflect all items received but not yet invoiced at month end
Maintain accurate vendor records and reconcile statements
Assist with 1099 preparation and respond to vendor inquiries
Ensure invoicing is complete expeditiously each day
Generate and send customer invoices
Apply customer payments and reconcile accounts
Monitor past due balances and aggressively manage collections
Prepare ageing reports and resolve billing issues expeditiously
Maintain accurate customer records
Assist in the preparation of basic financial reports and analysis
Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects, reporting, and analyses
Participate in the implementation of our new Epicor ERP system

Requirements:

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
Bachelor's degree a plus or equivalent years of experience
3-5 years of experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable roles, with exposure to general ledger accounting
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures
Excellent data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy
Experience with ERP systems (SAGE or Epicor experience is a plus)
Proficient in the Microsoft Office products
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong organizational and communication skills
Familiarity with electronic payment processing
Experience with report generation and analysis within accounting software

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation – Fair and competitive pay based on experience and skills
annual incentive bonus program
Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Collaborative Work Environment – Work alongside a supportive team that values innovation and craftsmanship

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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