Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half • New York, NY • 42min ago

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a team in New York, New York on a Contract assignment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced accounting environment and can manage receivables with accuracy and follow-through. The role will focus on maintaining healthy cash flow, resolving account discrepancies, and assisting with core treasury-related activities.

Responsibilities:

Manage commercial collections by following up on outstanding balances and maintaining positive customer communication.

Record journal entries accurately and support the month-end close process related to receivables activity.

Reconcile customer accounts, cash transactions, and related balances to identify and resolve variances.

Apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts and ensure cash application records remain current and accurate.

Match remittance details, invoices, and payments to confirm proper posting and account alignment.

Support billing operations by reviewing invoicing activity and helping address payment or account issues.

Assist with daily cash activity and treasury-related tasks to support accurate financial tracking.

Use Excel and relevant accounting platforms to analyze receivables data, prepare reports, and maintain organized records. Requirements - Experience working in accounts receivable with hands-on responsibility for cash application, billing, and collections.

Ability to perform account reconciliations and prepare journal entries with strong attention to detail.

Knowledge of commercial collections practices and customer account follow-up procedures.

Proficiency in Excel, including using spreadsheets to track activity, research discrepancies, and organize data.

Familiarity with accounting or ERP platforms used to manage receivables and cash activity.

Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across finance teams and external contacts.

Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy.

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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