Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY seeks an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage daily cash postings, billing inquiries, and aging reports. You will coordinate with regional offices, negotiate settlements, and help with audits and month-end closings.

Strong Excel, GAAP knowledge, and excellent communication are essential for success. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in office accounting, solid data-entry speed, and the ability to work under deadlines within a team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher in accounting/finance preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced Excel and data entry skills with high accuracy.
• Experience with customer management, cash receipts, and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of GAAP and strong written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Post daily cash receipts from multiple sources to customer accounts.
• Liaise with regional accounting departments regarding inquiries and documentation.
• Research unapplied payments, disputes, and account irregularities; take corrective action.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation.
• Monitor aging reports and contact customers about outstanding balances by phone/email.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and document collection activities.
• Coordinate collection strategies with regional offices in regular meetings.
• Escalate severely delinquent accounts to management or third-party collectors.
• Assist with month-end closing and deadlines.
• Support onboarding of acquisitions by integrating AR processes and documentation.
• Follow financial policies and internal controls; identify process improvements.
• Assist with team training and general administrative duties.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data entry

GAAP knowledge

Customer management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

D365 Business Applications

Job description

Jobtailor in New York, NY seeks an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage daily cash postings, billing inquiries, and aging reports. You will coordinate with regional offices, negotiate settlements, and help with audits and month-end closings.

Strong Excel, GAAP knowledge, and excellent communication are essential for success. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in office accounting, solid data-entry speed, and the ability to work under deadlines within a team environment.