Accounts Receivable Specialist Brooklyn Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support day-to-day receivables operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Brooklyn, New York. This role focuses on maintaining accurate payment records, applying cash receipts, coordinating commercial collections, and supporting billing activity with a high degree of accuracy. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple account-related tasks while partnering with internal teams to keep receivables current.

Responsibilities:

• Process incoming payments and accurately post cash receipts to customer accounts in a timely manner.
• Review outstanding balances, follow up with commercial clients, and help reduce overdue receivables through consistent collection efforts.
• Prepare and issue invoices while verifying billing details for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile account activity by investigating payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and short payments.
• Monitor daily cash activity and maintain clear records of transactions affecting accounts receivable balances.
• Communicate with internal departments and external customers to resolve account questions and support smooth payment processing.
• Assist with reporting on receivables status, aging trends, and collection progress for management review.