Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a growing organization in New York, New York. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented finance specialist who brings strong attention to detail and hands-on experience managing customer payments, collections, and account accuracy. The role will play an important part in maintaining healthy cash flow, resolving billing issues, and supporting the integrity of receivables records.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee day-to-day receivables activities, including issuing invoices, applying incoming payments, posting transactions, and keeping customer balances current.

- Follow up with clients on overdue invoices, communicate clearly to secure payment, and work toward timely resolution of outstanding balances.

- Monitor open accounts regularly to identify aging concerns, reduce delinquency, and support consistent collection performance.

- Investigate billing questions, short payments, and unmatched cash items, then take corrective action to ensure account accuracy.

- Reconcile customer ledgers and maintain complete, organized records within the accounting platform.

- Assist with reviewing customer credit standing, updating account details, and supporting credit limit assessments as needed.

- Prepare aging summaries and other receivables reporting for leadership, highlighting account status and collection trends.

- Partner with internal departments to resolve invoice-related issues and improve the overall payment process.

- Contribute to month-end activities tied to accounts receivable, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

- Handle financial and customer data with a high level of discretion and care. Requirements

- 3+ years of hands-on experience in accounts receivable, including collections, cash application, and billing support.

- Solid knowledge of receivables workflows, account reconciliation, and customer account maintenance.

- Experience managing commercial collections and working with past-due accounts in a business environment.

- Ability to research discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and maintain accurate transaction records.

- Proficiency with accounting systems; experience with Net Suite is a plus.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.

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