Accounts Receivable Lead

Robert Half • Elmira, NY • 1d ago

Description

Chris Preble from Robert Half is working on an Accounts Receivable Lead role for a manufacturing organization client of his in the Elmira NY area. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who can help oversee receivables activity, strengthen collection efforts, and maintain accurate account records across a high-volume customer base. The position works closely with internal teams and customers to resolve billing matters, support timely payment processing, and contribute to reliable month-end reporting.

Responsibilities:

Oversee receivables activity for a broad group of customer accounts, ensuring balances are current and properly documented.

Record incoming payments each day, post cash accurately, and reconcile customer ledgers to maintain clean account balances.

Review aging data regularly and take timely action on overdue invoices to improve collection performance.

Communicate directly with customers to address payment timelines, clarify billing concerns, and resolve account issues.

Prepare and submit invoices along with required backup materials through customer billing portals and external systems.

Follow customer-specific invoicing rules and payment procedures to reduce delays and support compliance.

Investigate short payments, deductions, unapplied cash, and other discrepancies, then drive issues to resolution.

Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting teams to correct billing problems and support effective collections.

Maintain organized account records and provide support for close activities and receivables reporting at month-end.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable within a finance or accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.

Strong background in cash application processing and account reconciliation.

Ability to analyze aging reports and prioritize collection activity effectively.

Experience handling billing functions, invoice review, and payment discrepancy resolution.

Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal departments.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines accurately.

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