Accounts Receivable / Accounting Assistant

Arista Industries is a specialty oil company established in 1930 and is one of the nation’s leading specialty vegetable and marine oil suppliers.

We are looking for a full-time, detail-oriented, and dependable person to join our accounting department. This is an important role with responsibility for managing day-to-day AR activities while supporting general accounting and administrative functions. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of GAAP, hands-on accounts receivable experience, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Location Wilton CT / Fully Onsite

Qualifications

3+ years of accounts receivable, bookkeeping or general accounting related experience.

Strong knowledge of GAAP

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Office

ERP systems a plus

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, payment application, collections, and account reconciliation

Monitor AR aging and follow up with customers to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances

Research and resolve billing issues, deductions, and chargebacks in coordination with Sales and Customer Service

Maintain accurate customer account records and prepare weekly AR aging reports

Set up new customer accounts and process credit applications

Assist with establishing and monitoring customer credit limits and identifying high-risk or delinquent accounts

Maintain and reconcile AR ledger accounts and related reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls

Provide general accounting support for month-end and year-end close, routine journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Maintain required compliance documentation

Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person