Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support day-to-day receivables operations for a Contract position based in Cheektowaga, New York. This role will focus on maintaining timely cash application, managing customer account activity, and helping reduce outstanding balances through consistent follow-up. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable communicating with customers and internal teams, and able to handle billing and credit-related tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities:

- Manage commercial collections activities by monitoring open balances, following up with customers, and working to improve payment timeliness.

- Communicate regularly with customers to address account questions, resolve payment issues, and support collection efforts.

- Apply incoming payments to outstanding invoices accurately and provide backup support for cash application activities as needed.

- Prepare daily deposit documentation and ensure receipts are recorded correctly in accordance with company procedures.

- Review credit information for prospective customers, assemble supporting documentation, and help maintain customer credit records.

- Update customer credit limit files, release eligible credit holds, and process credit card transactions when required.

- Research and resolve aged credit balances, and prepare debit or credit memos to keep accounts current and accurate.

- Partner with customer service and sales teams to address past-due accounts, respond to requests for invoice copies, and support account resolution efforts. Requirements - Experience working in accounts receivable with responsibility for collections, cash posting, and billing support.

- Working knowledge of commercial collections practices and customer account follow-up.

- Ability to process cash activity accurately, including payment application and deposit-related tasks.

- Familiarity with reviewing customer credit information and maintaining credit-related records.

- Strong communication skills for interacting with customers as well as internal sales and service teams.

- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple account issues in a fast-paced environment.

- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially spreadsheets.

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