Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half • New York, NY • 4h ago

Description 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 overpayments, 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, overpayment 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. Requirements - 3+ years of accounts receivable experience, with prior exposure to a law firm or comparable services environment strongly preferred.

Hands-on knowledge of cash application, cash receipts processing, and core accounts receivable workflows.

Experience working with Elite, 3E, or similar accounting platforms in a finance setting.

Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to organize data, review trends, and support reporting needs.

Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify payment issues and determine appropriate next steps.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced workload.

Clear communication skills and confidence working across internal departments as well as with clients.

Accounting coursework or a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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