# Account Receivable (AR) Specialist

> Retrofête · New York, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-06

**Salary:** USD 70,000–80,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Finance/Accounting

## Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounts receivable function for the Company’s wholesale business, with a focus on timely collections, accurate account reconciliation, and maintaining strong visibility across customer balances and payment activity. This role will manage a portfolio spanning major and specialty wholesale accounts and will serve as a key partner to Sales, Logistics, and Finance in resolving payment issues, releasing orders, and ensuring accounts remain in good standing.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Oversee the wholesale AR portfolio across Majors, Specialty Accounts, etc., ensuring timely collections and accurate cash applications.
-   Monitor and manage vendor compliance by reviewing portal activity, invoices, and account status.
-   Reconcile accounts, investigate disputes, and coordinate resolutions across Sales and Logistics.
-   Maintain visibility for management through up-to-date AR aging reports and portfolio trackers.
-   Drive efficiency by partnering with Sales to improve processes around order release, payment reconciliation, and claims handling.
-   Own the full setup process for new customer accounts, including credit terms, tax documentation, and billing accuracy.
-   Run daily AR aging reports and follow up on overdue balances. Generate and send statements.
-   Track invoices in vendor portals and update trackers for majors on a monthly cadence.
-   Manually upload invoices to multiple vendor portals on a weekly schedule.
-   Send weekly prepayment requests and follow up to ensure timely collection and order releases.
-   Respond to a high volume of ad hoc requests via email, troubleshooting quickly to keep orders, payments, and reconciliations moving.
-   Partner with Sales to release orders in line with credit limits and resolve claims/payment holds.

## Requirements

-   3–5 years of accounting experience with a strong focus on accounts receivable; fashion wholesale/retail experience strongly preferred.
-   Experience working with ERP/accounting systems; **NetSuite strongly preferred**,
-   Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis); Google Workspace experience required.
-   Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, revenue recognition fundamentals, and AR processes.
-   Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights.
-   Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
-   Strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

## Benefits

-   Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

## Apply

[Apply at Retrofête](https://apply.workable.com/retrofete/j/740DF15EF8/apply)

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