Accounts Receivable Associate - NYC (Temp-to-Hire)

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking an Accounting Associate (Accounts Receivable) in New York, NY for a temp-to-hire role supporting accounts receivable, collections, customer account management and general accounting operations.

This opportunity is ideal for a recent accounting graduate with 1–2 years of accounting, accounts receivable, collections, or related experience who is looking to build their accounting career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 1–2 years of accounting, accounts receivable, collections, customer service, or related experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, accounts receivable, collections, invoicing, and account reconciliation is required.
• Microsoft Excel and accounting software proficiency is preferred, with strong data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal communication, organization, customer service, problem-solving, and collaboration with internal teams and customers are required.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable: Support daily accounts receivable activities, including invoice tracking, payment processing, and customer account maintenance.
• Collections: Follow up on outstanding balances and communicate with customers regarding payment status and account discrepancies.
• Account Reconciliation: Review customer accounts, research payment differences, and assist with resolving billing and receivable issues.
• Customer Support: Respond to account and payment inquiries while maintaining professional relationships with customers.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with sales and internal teams to research account issues and support timely collection of outstanding receivables.
• Accounting Support: Assist with reporting, data entry, documentation, and other general accounting activities as needed.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Collections

Customer service

Data entry

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Atlantic Group is seeking an Accounting Associate (Accounts Receivable) in New York, NY for a temp-to-hire role supporting accounts receivable, collections, customer account management and general accounting operations.

This opportunity is ideal for a recent accounting graduate with 1–2 years of accounting, accounts receivable, collections, or related experience who is looking to build their accounting career.