Connecticut Innovations · 2 weeks ago
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist
Connecticut Innovations is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and they are seeking an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team at Bright Feeds. The role involves overseeing vendor payments, customer invoicing, collections, and related financial tasks, requiring strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Generate and distribute customer invoices in a timely manner
Monitor customer accounts, post payments, and reconcile discrepancies
Follow up on overdue accounts and support collections efforts
Collaborate with sales and plant operations to resolve billing issues
Process and code invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
Manage vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies
Prepare and execute weekly check runs and electronic payments
Maintain accurate AP records and support month-end close
Assist with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accuracy
Support the Controller with month-end and year-end close processes
Help prepare documentation for audits and tax filings
Contribute to process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency
Qualification
Required
Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of experience in AP/AR or general accounting/bookkeeping, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles and practices
Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across teams and with external partners
Self-motivated and excited to work in a hands-on, dynamic startup environment
Preferred
Prior startup experience
Experience with other accounting tools/ERPs including NetSuite, Sage
Company
Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
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Funding
Current Stage
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