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Novanta Part-Time AR Accountant
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Build a career powered by innovations that matter!  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.  Looking for a great place to work?  You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.  Come explore Novanta. Summary The Part-Time Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations by ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of billing, revenue recording, and customer payment processing. This position is responsible for preparing and issuing invoices, applying incoming payments, monitoring overdue balances, and maintaining up-to-date customer account information. A central part of the role involves regular communication with customers to resolve billing questions, clarify issues, and follow up on outstanding receivables in a professional and service-oriented manner. The AR Accountant also contributes to financial accuracy through routine reconciliations of AR accounts, investigating discrepancies, and preparing aging reports to support management decisions. As part of the month-end closing process, the role provides essential support, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and documentation required for internal controls or audit readiness. Working closely with teams such as sales, operations, and customer support, the AR Accountant helps resolve disputes and ensures smooth end-to-end order-to-cash processing. This part-time position is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working independently, and able to prioritize tasks across a flexible schedule. Strong communication skills, proficiency with accounting systems, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles are important to succeed. The role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the company’s financial health while maintaining a balanced workload. Primary Responsibilities Billing & Invoicing Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices based on contract terms and supporting documentation. Ensure accuracy of pricing, tax, and billing details prior to posting. Maintain organized billing records and ensure timely invoice delivery. Cash Application Processing customer payments (bank transfers, checks, credit cards). Apply payments accurately to customer accounts and open invoices. Investigate and resolve unapplied or misapplied payments. Collections & Customer Follow-Up Monitor accounts receivable aging to identify overdue balances. Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices in a professional manner. Document all communication and escalate high-risk accounts when necessary. Customer Support & Issue Resolution Respond to customer inquiries about invoices, statements, and payment status. Collaborate with sales, operations, and logistics teams to correct billing errors. Assist in resolving disputes and ensuring smooth order-to-cash processing. Reporting & Month-End Support Prepare AR aging reports, cash application summaries, and ad hoc AR metrics. Support month-end closing activities, including journal entries and documentation. Contribute to AR-related reporting required by management. Compliance & Process Adherence Follow internal accounting policies, controls, and SOX/IFRS/GAAP guidelines (as applicable). Maintain secure and confidential handling of financial information. Support continuous improvement initiatives within AR processes. Required Experience Previous work experience in Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, or a similar finance role (typically 1–3 years). Experience with invoices, cash applications, and collections activities. Practical experience working with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite). - beneficial Familiarity with customer communication, particularly regarding payments, disputes, or billing issues. Experience working in a shared service environment or multinational company (preferred but not mandatory). Education High school diploma with accounting experience required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be accepted in place of formal education. Technical Skills Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (AR cycle, revenue flow, debits/credits). Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables, filters, data validation). Ability to work with accounting software, invoice portals, and digital payment systems. Competence in preparing and reviewing financial documents with high accuracy. Strong analytical capability for reconciliations and discrepancy resolution. Soft Skills Strong verbal and written communication—especially with customers. High attention to detail and accuracy. Good time management and ability to work independently. Professionalism, patience, and service-oriented approach. Problem-solving mindset with ability to escalate issues when needed. · Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a part-time schedule. Training Requirements Training in company-specific ERP systems and internal financial workflows. Orientation on AR policies, cash handling procedures, and compliance guidelines. Training on SOX controls internal audit requirements, or similar standards (if applicable). Data protection and confidentiality training (GDPR or local equivalent). Accuracy & Detail Orientation: Ensures precision in billing, payment allocation, and reporting. Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned accounts and follow-up tasks. Customer Focus: Handles customer inquiries professionally and builds trust. Collaboration: Works effectively with sales, operations, and finance teams. Analytical Thinking: Identifies issues in account balances, payments, and AR reports. Integrity & Confidentiality: Manages sensitive financial data responsibly. Adaptability: Adjusts to workload fluctuations and process changes. Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

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