Accounts Receivable Specialist

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.• 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.