Accounts Receivable Accountant; Temporary

Job Overview

Accounts Receivable Accountant (Temporary) – Compensation: $25 – $30/hour.

Location:

New York, NY.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (In-Office).

Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounts Receivable Accountant (Temporary) in New York, NY to support accounts receivable, cash application, collections, and general accounting activities. This temp‑to‑permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with strong communication skills and experience maintaining accurate customer accounts. The role will work closely with accounting and internal business teams to resolve outstanding balances and support timely financial reporting.

• Accounts Receivable: Maintain customer accounts, process receivables, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
• Cash Application: Apply incoming payments, research discrepancies, and reconcile customer balances.
• Collections: Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices and support the resolution of past‑due accounts.
• Account Reconciliations: Reconcile accounts receivable balances and investigate payment, billing, and aging differences.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare aging reports and provide supporting information for month‑end close and management review.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years of accounts receivable, collections, bookkeeping, or general accounting experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, cash application, account reconciliations, and collections practices is required.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting or ERP systems are required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage customer outreach, maintain accuracy, and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.