Accounts Receivable Specialist

The TemPositions Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and disability coverage

Job summary

The TemPositions Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to join its team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate has a strong background in B2B collections, commercial accounts receivable, and high-volume billing, and is comfortable communicating with business clients while managing outstanding balances.

The successful candidate will review aging, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with Sales, Account Management, and Payroll to ensure timely payments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts receivable and collections experience.
• Experience with B2B collections or high-volume billing.
• Staffing industry experience is a strong plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (QuickBooks, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP).
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage B2B collections by contacting clients by phone, email, and portals to secure payment.
• Review weekly AR aging, prioritize delinquent accounts, monitor DSO.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, timecard delays, rate disputes, and unapplied cash.
• Navigate client vendor management systems and invoicing portals.
• Apply incoming payments to customer accounts accurately (wire, ACH, checks).
• Work with Sales, Account Management, and Payroll to resolve invoice delays.
• Assist with client credit checks and gathering financial documentation for credit decisions.

Skills

AR experience

B2B collections

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Oracle

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Hybrid Opportunity | 3 Days in Office / 2 Days Remote

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a strong background in B2B collections, commercial accounts receivable, and high-volume billing.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable communicating with business clients, and experienced in managing outstanding balances while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage B2B collections by proactively contacting clients via phone, email, and online portals to resolve outstanding balances and secure timely payments.
• Review weekly AR aging reports, prioritize delinquent accounts, and monitor Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, timecard approval delays, rate or markup disputes, and unapplied cash.
• Navigate client-specific vendor management systems and invoicing portals
• Apply incoming wire transfers, ACH payments, and checks accurately to customer accounts.
• Partner with Sales, Account Management, and Payroll teams to resolve issues delaying invoice processing or payment.
• Assist with client credit checks, reference evaluations, and gathering financial documentation to support credit decisions.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable and Collections experience required.
• Experience with B2B collections, commercial accounts receivable, or high-volume billing.
• Staffing industry experience is a strong plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and collection priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

If you have a strong background in B2B accounts receivable and collections and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

BENEFITS

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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