Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a legal organization on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This opportunity supports a busy finance team handling a growing workload and is well suited for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment. Based in New York, New York, this role focuses on cash application, payment research, reconciliations, and resolving account issues with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate outstanding payment issues, including over payments, unidentified receipts, and credit balances, and bring them to resolution in a timely manner.
• Review payment variances and coordinate with internal stakeholders and clients to clarify discrepancies and correct account activity.
• Apply daily cash receipts accurately while processing refunds, reallocations, and related receivable transactions.
• Generate and maintain reporting on unapplied cash, over payment activity, and other accounts receivable trends for team visibility.
• Balance cash posting batches and assist in resolving bank and general ledger reconciliation questions as they arise.
• Record incoming funds from multiple payment channels such as wire transfers, lockbox activity, checks, credit card transactions, and foreign payments.
• Maintain complete transaction records and supporting documentation to ensure strong audit readiness and financial accuracy.
• Provide additional support to the accounts receivable team during peak collection cycles and with credit card-related payment activity.