We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Victor, New York. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping customer payments accurate, accounts current, and billing activity well organized. The person in this role will support day-to-day receivables operations, contribute to timely collections, and help maintain strong financial records through careful cash application and account follow-up.
Responsibilities:
- Process incoming payments and apply cash receipts accurately to customer accounts to keep records current and balanced.
- Review account activity, investigate payment discrepancies, and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash in a timely manner.
- Manage commercial collections by following up with customers on outstanding balances and documenting communication clearly.
- Prepare and maintain billing-related transactions, ensuring invoices, credits, and adjustments are recorded correctly.
- Reconcile receivable activity across accounts and assist with identifying variances that require correction or escalation.
- Monitor daily cash activity and update internal records to support accurate reporting and account visibility.
- Partner with internal teams such as customer service, sales, and finance to address payment issues and support account resolution.
- Experience working in accounts receivable within a business environment that requires strong attention to detail.
- Hands-on knowledge of cash application processes and payment posting activities.
- Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate effectively regarding past-due balances.
- Familiarity with billing functions, including invoice review, account adjustments, and payment reconciliation.
- Ability to track cash activity carefully and maintain a high level of accuracy in financial records.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with common accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.