Senior Accountant with AR Focus

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT with AR FOCUS BENDER is seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant with a focus on Accounts Receivable to join our finance team.
This position reports to the Controller and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our continued success.
BENDER is a leading wholesale plumbing distributor dedicated to providing top-quality plumbing and HVAC products to our valued customers.
You will be working for a company that cares about its customers AND its team.
We are proud to announce that BENDER has been named a TOP WORKPLACE IN CT 2023! Do you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for accuracy, and the drive to make a meaningful impact? Are you an analytical and fact-based problem solver who enjoys collaboration and creative solutions? Do you have the drive and ability to perform and deliver consistent results under strict deadlines? As a Senior Accountant at BENDER, you will play a critical role in managing our Accounts Receivable processes, mentoring a small administrative staff, and supporting the financial close.
We are looking for an experienced professional who can dig into the details, implement process improvements through technology and best practices, and maintain a proactive and collaborative approach to their work.
Key Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a small administrative staff, providing guidance and support in areas related to invoicing, payment application and point of sale batch reconciliation.
Prepare budget reports, ad-hoc reports, and assist with budgeting efforts.
Review credit applicants and make credit decisions.
Generate and analyze AR Aging reports, directing staff in collection efforts.
Utilize data analysis skills to draw insights from data and make data-based recommendations—including creating Excel models and the knowledge of how/when to use what formulas.
This is an advanced data analysis position—it is not just maintaining existing sheets.
Support the financial close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and reserve calculations.
Support the controller in financial statement preparation.
Update and manage cost-to-serve reporting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and efficiencies.
Qualifications: 5-7 years of accounting experience, with a strong background in Accounts Receivable activities.
Advanced to expert-level knowledge and experience using Excel, including advanced formulas, v-lookups, macros, pivot tables, etc.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with strong time management skills.
Proactive approach, focused on collaboration and flexibility.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and in a team.
Previous experience in a distribution model business is a plus.
Why BENDER? Competitive compensation package.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off (PTO) and Holiday pay.
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Employee discount program.
Weekly meetings for professional development.
Strong company culture.
BENDER has been named a Top Workplace in CT 2 Join the BENDER team and be a part of our commitment to excellence in wholesale distribution.
BENDER is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.