Accounting Assistant: Billing & AR Support

Current; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

Becker & LinkedIn Learning

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Current is seeking an Accounting Assistant for the Syracuse office. You will process payments, handle billing, and support the Controller and partners on daily accounting tasks and special projects.

Ideal candidates have AR/billing experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. This role emphasizes timely follow-up with clients and collaboration with the billing team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business/Accounting or relevant work experience.
• Experience in accounts receivable, billing, or accounting support preferred.
• Comfort working in Excel and learning accounting, payment, and practice management systems.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, manage daily tasks alongside monthly deadlines, and handle confidential information.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and colleagues, especially when discussing payments or resolving account questions.
• Excellent communication skills and timely follow-up with phone calls.

Responsibilities

• Apply incoming payments to client invoices and prepare daily payment reports.
• Respond to client calls and emails about invoices, payments, and statements. Follow up on past-due balances.
• Monthly billing duties for the Syracuse office.
• Review finance charges outstanding, process approved write-offs and prepare and mail client statements as needed.
• Record client expenses and enter approved time and work-in-progress (WIP) adjustments in the practice management system.
• Route vendor invoices to accounts payable and record purchases and supporting receipts in Ramp.
• Assist the Controller and partners with special projects, including integrating newly acquired firms, and provide general administrative support as needed.
• Other duties as assigned, such as Admin overflow and integration

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing experience

Confidentiality

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Business/Accounting or relevant work experience

Tools

Excel

Ramp

Practice management software

ERP systems

Job description

Current is seeking an Accounting Assistant for the Syracuse office. You will process payments, handle billing, and support the Controller and partners on daily accounting tasks and special projects.

Ideal candidates have AR/billing experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. This role emphasizes timely follow-up with clients and collaboration with the billing team.