Billing & Collections Specialist - Join a Thriving Manufacturing Leader in Norwalk, CT

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for optimizing cash flow and driving operational efficiency? Robert Half is excited to partner with a well-established manufacturing and distribution company experiencing rapid growth through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion. This Billing & Collections Specialist role offers a prime opportunity to join their expanding Norwalk-based accounting team at a pivotal time. With a competitive salary range of $65,000–$70,000 and a hybrid work arrangement, you'll play a crucial role in managing increased transaction volumes and a diversifying customer base. If you excel in accounts receivable, billing accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration, this position in Norwalk, Connecticut, is your chance to contribute to a scaling organization's success.

About the Role

In this full-time Billing & Collections Specialist position, you'll be at the heart of the company's finance operations, ensuring seamless billing processes and robust collections strategies. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you'll handle end-to-end accounts receivable tasks in a dynamic environment fueled by recent growth. The hybrid schedule blends in-office collaboration in Norwalk, CT, with remote flexibility, ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance. This role is perfect for those who thrive on problem-solving, building relationships with internal teams and customers, and making tangible impacts on cash flow during an exciting expansion phase. Keywords like 'AR specialist Norwalk CT,' 'billing collections jobs Connecticut,' and 'accounts receivable careers manufacturing' highlight the SEO-optimized appeal of this opportunity through Robert Half.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will focus on high-impact tasks that keep the business financially healthy:

• Prepare and distribute accurate, timely customer invoices using ERP systems to support revenue cycles.
• Execute collections strategies, including phone/email follow-ups, payment negotiations, and resolving overdue accounts to minimize DSO.
• Investigate and rectify billing errors, short payments, chargebacks, and inquiries, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain meticulous AR ledgers, customer master data, and aging reports for audit-ready records.
• Partner with sales, customer service, and operations for order-to-cash alignment and proactive issue resolution.
• Process cash applications, perform reconciliations, and apply payments swiftly to open invoices.
• Contribute to month-end closes by generating AR reports, variance analysis, and accruals.
• Champion process enhancements, such as automation tools or workflow optimizations, to scale operations efficiently.

These responsibilities demand a proactive mindset, making this role essential for the company's continued growth trajectory.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, you'll bring:

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in billing, collections, or AR in a mid-sized company.
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and accounting software like QuickBooks, Sage, or Oracle.
• Strong analytical skills for discrepancy resolution and financial reporting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for customer interactions and team collaboration.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.

Experience in manufacturing/distribution adds an edge, but we're seeking motivated talent ready to grow with us.

Why Join Us?

Beyond the attractive $65K-$70K salary, this role offers robust benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional growth support. Work in a supportive, expanding team where your contributions directly influence business success. Robert Half places top talent in rewarding careers—apply now for this Billing & Collections Specialist role in Norwalk, CT, and elevate your finance career today! (Word count: 728)