Accounts Receivable Clerk
Job in
Melville, Suffolk County, New York, 11747, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
AR / Collections Specialist
Melville, NY Area | Construction Services Company
Anna Parson at Robert Half is partnering with a well-established construction services organization in the Melville area seeking an experienced AR / Collections Specialist to join their accounting team. The AR / Collections Specialist role is ideal for a professional with a strong collections background who can effectively manage customer accounts, reduce aging balances, reconcile complex customer accounts and support overall cash flow initiatives.
As the AR / Collections Specialist, you will:
+ Manage a high-volume accounts receivable portfolio
+ Conduct collection efforts on past-due accounts via phone and email
+ Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances
+ Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues
+ Process cash applications and reconcile customer accounts
+ Reconcile complex customer accounts showcasing your Advanced Excel skills such as pivot tables and lookups
+ Prepare AR and collections reporting for management
+ Assist with month-end accounting activities related to receivables
AR / Collections Specialist offers comprehensive benefits package.
Contact Anna Parson at Robert Half for immediate and confidential consideration or Apply Now!
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, with consistent exposure to commercial collections and cash application work.
- Strong working knowledge of account reconciliation, aging analysis, and receivables reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and thorough follow-up with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong Customer Account Reconciliation experience
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently within a fast-paced logistics setting.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
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