Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accommodations Plus International; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Extended health insurance

LTD and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer/community engagement

Job summary

Accommodations Plus International (API) seeks a driven Accounts Receivable Specialist to collect outstanding commissions and maintain accurate customer accounts. The role emphasizes professional communication, detailed account work, and timely reconciliations.

You'll handle global collections, analyze aging, and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams. The position is full-time in Melville, NY with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in accounts receivable or collections preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with NetSuite/ACES/Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers worldwide by phone and email to collect outstanding commission invoices and follow up on past-due balances and payment plans.
• Manage aging portfolios, analyze payment activity, identify collection trends, and support cash-flow goals.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, account, and billing discrepancies in partnership with customers and internal departments.
• Reconcile customer accounts, research balances, and post/apply payments accurately.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries while maintaining customer relationships.
• Document collection activity and account resolutions; keep records in company systems.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations, reporting, and other duties.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Collections

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

NetSuite

ACES

Salesforce

Outlook

Job description

Accommodations Plus International (API) is a technology and services company focused on driving innovation across the travel and transportation industry. We partner with organizations in the airline, cruise, and rail sectors to deliver solutions that improve layover operations, enhance customer experience, and support long-term growth.

Our mission is to make layovers simpler and more efficient for crew members - and we bring that to life through deep industry expertise and a practical, results-driven approach.

Today, API's platform powers over 18 million crew room nights each year for 100+ airlines and travel operators worldwide. Our Global Reach ensures that airline crews are rested, transported, and connected so global aviation runs on time.

At API, we're building a culture rooted in succeeding and thriving together. It's a place where people are encouraged to take ownership, develop their skills, and contribute to work that matters.

If you're looking to grow your career in a company that values steady progress, real impact, and long-term development, we'd like to meet you!

Position Overview

API seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to collect outstanding commission invoices and maintain accurate customer accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact customers worldwide by phone and email to collect outstanding commission invoices and follow up on past-due balances and payment plans.
• Manage assigned aging portfolios, analyze payment activity, identify collection trends, and support cash-flow goals.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, account, and billing discrepancies in partnership with customers and internal departments.
• Reconcile customer accounts, research balances, and accurately post and apply payments as needed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries while maintaining productive customer relationships.
• Document collection activity and account resolutions; maintain accurate records in company systems.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations, reporting, and other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 1+ years of accounts receivable, collections, customer service, or related experience preferred; high-volume collection calling experience is a strong plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, confident phone presence.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving, analytical, and account reconciliation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple accounts, work in a fast-paced environment, learn new processes, and adapt to new systems.
• Customer-focused, persistent, dependable, proactive, accountable, and results-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; experience with NetSuite, ACES, and Salesforce is a plus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position with an expected work schedule of 40 hours per week. Additional overtime may be required based on business needs, typically ranging from 0 to 10 hours per week.

Supervisory Responsibilit y

• No

Total Rewards Package

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid Time Off
• Extended health insurance, LTD, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Access to company-sponsored volunteer and community engagement programs
• Recognition & rewards program
• Be part of a growing organization that offers career advancement, professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact on financial operations.

Compensation

• T he good faith pay rate is between $19.50 - $21.50 USD/hour.
• Compensation is determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set, geographic location, as well as internal alignment and external benchmarks.

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.

The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

AAP/EEO Statement

Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.