About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Responsibilities

Confidential Client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to join their Accounting & Finance team. This role focuses on researching and resolving shipping and billing discrepancies, processing claim resolutions, and supporting accurate account records.

• Manage and process issue requests related to shipping, billing, and keying discrepancies from customers, sales teams, branches, and internal departments.
• Process an average of 25+ resolution cases per day with accuracy and timely follow-up.
• Identify and escalate emerging claim trends to team leads.
• Perform root-cause analysis to find billing/shipping errors and notify stakeholders as needed.
• Evaluate shortage disputes using shipment weight data and determine when to issue denial letters.
• Analyze billing complaints and resolve discrepancies per established policies.
• Initiate credits or product replacements within authorization limits and document approvals.
• Communicate credit denials professionally to accounts receivable teams, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales, branches, carriers, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies and provide research updates.
• Obtain and verify proof-of-delivery documents by coordinating with carriers.
• Support AR activities such as aging report review, reconciliations, and deduction analysis.
• Complete other duties and special projects to support accounting and finance functions.

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Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Foundational knowledge of accounts receivable and accounting processes.
• Ability to handle a high volume of resolution cases (25+ per day) with strong attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills — VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret aging reports, perform account reconciliations, and analyze deductions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior internship or background in accounting, finance, or AR preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems a plus.
• Experience with cash application, collections, or deduction management beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Interest in long-term career growth within accounting and finance.
• Motivation to learn quickly and adapt during training.

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Work Environment

• Starts with an intensive onsite training period (typically first two weeks).
• After training, the role is hybrid: work from home four days/week and onsite one day/week (team-determined).
• Fast-paced, detail-oriented environment emphasizing accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Daily tools may include Excel, Microsoft Office, and Oracle or similar systems.
• This is typically a contract role with potential for permanent placement depending on performance and business needs.

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Job Type & Location

• Employment type: Contract
• Location: Brookfield, CT (hybrid)

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Pay and Benefits

• Pay range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour.
• Actual pay offered within this range will depend on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for the temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital coverage; 401(k) plan options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off — subject to eligibility and plan terms.

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Workplace Type

• Hybrid (onsite training followed by remote/hybrid schedule)

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Application Deadline

• Anticipated close date: Sep 2, 2026

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Reasonable Accommodations

Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Careertakes for assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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