Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support day-to-day revenue operations for a real estate and property organization in Brooklyn, New York. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, applying incoming payments, and helping ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. The ideal candidate brings strong billing knowledge, commercial collections experience, and the ability to work effectively with property accounting systems such as MRI and Yardi.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, payment posting, account reconciliation, and follow-up on open balances.

- Apply daily cash receipts accurately and investigate discrepancies to keep tenant and customer accounts current.

- Conduct commercial collections outreach with careful attention to detail to reduce aging balances and support consistent cash flow.

- Prepare and distribute billing documents, verify charge accuracy, and resolve questions related to invoices or account activity.

- Monitor cash activity and maintain detailed records to support reporting, audit readiness, and internal controls.

- Review receivable aging reports and escalate issues when needed to help prevent delinquent accounts from increasing.

- Use MRI and Yardi to update account information, research transactions, and maintain accurate financial records.

- Partner with internal teams to address payment issues, reconcile differences, and support process improvements related to receivables operations. Requirements - Experience handling accounts receivable activities, including billing, cash application, and account reconciliation.

- Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate effectively regarding past-due balances.

- Proficiency in processing daily cash activity and maintaining accurate payment records.

- Working knowledge of billing functions and receivables reporting within a business environment.

- Hands-on experience using MRI, Yardi, or similar property management and accounting platforms.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing invoices, payments, and account discrepancies.

- Ability to organize priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple receivables tasks in a fast-paced setting.

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