Accounting Specialist

Edge Eyewear is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support our day-to-day accounting operations across both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. This role is responsible for customer collections, cash application, vendor payments, invoice processing, and general accounting administration while helping ensure accurate financial records and exceptional service to both internal and external customers.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, building relationships with customers and vendors, and keeping financial processes organized and accurate. You'll collaborate across accounting, customer service, sales, and operations while supporting the financial health of a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Manage customer collections through phone, email, and account follow-up. 
• Build positive customer relationships while achieving collection goals. 
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, chargebacks, and customer account questions. 
• Review and release customer credit holds and credit card orders. 

Cash Management & Accounting Operations

• Process customer payments including ACH, EFT, wire transfers, credit cards, and checks. 
• Perform daily cash application and support routine banking activities. 
• Generate customer invoices, including EDI transactions. 
• Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate coding to the general ledger and departments. 
• Prepare and process weekly ACH, wire, check, and credit card payments while maintaining payment schedules. 
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies. 
• Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and outstanding invoice accruals. 
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. 

Customer & Administrative Support

• Monitor accounting inboxes and respond to customer, vendor, and internal requests. 
• Build positive relationships by responding to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, and account balances. 
• Provide backup support for returns (RGA) and defective product processing. 
• Maintain electronic records within Odoo. 
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, including daily post office runs. 
• Coordinate employee travel arrangements as needed. 

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or related experience. 
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability. 
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel. 
• Experience with ERP systems; Odoo experience is a plus. 
• EDI invoicing experience is preferred. 
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). 

Why Edge?

Since 1998, Edge Eyewear has been redefining what protective eyewear should be. At a time when safety glasses lacked many of the features, technologies, and style people wanted, Edge set out to design safety glasses people actually wanted to wear.

More than 25 years later, that same spirit continues to shape the business. We value innovation, adaptability, ownership, and resourcefulness. We believe growth happens when people are empowered to contribute ideas, solve problems, take initiative, and expand their impact.

At Edge, employees are active participants in the journey. Join a team that embraces change, values direct communication, and is committed to continuous growth and improvement.