Accounts Receivable Specialist

SourceNow; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in New York seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure timely payment receipt and accurate transaction recording. Responsibilities include processing payments, resolving inquiries, and managing credit reviews. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, relevant experience in accounting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of accounts receivable or related accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments and post to appropriate accounts.
• Research and resolve customer inquiries related to invoices.
• Initiate credit review processes and evaluate credit terms.
• Follow up on past due accounts.
• Partner with sales teams to resolve outstanding issues.
• Collaborate on system requirements and enhancements.
• Generate and process daily customer invoicing.
• Cross-train on entity-specific requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem resolution

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics (D365)

Job description

Base pay range

Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $27.00/hr

This range is provided by SourceNow. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely receipt of payments for goods and services while accurately recording all transactions. This role secures revenue by posting payments, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in addressing issues that may arise in the billing and collection process.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments (checks, wire transfers, credit cards) and post to appropriate accounts.
• Research and resolve customer inquiries related to invoices, credits/debits, and payment applications.
• Initiate credit review processes, evaluate credit terms/limits, and process new account credit applications.
• Follow up on past due accounts with collection letters and customer calls.
• Partner with sales teams to review aged receivables and resolve outstanding issues.
• Collaborate with the A/R team and leadership on system requirements and enhancements.
• Generate and process daily customer invoicing.
• Cross-train on entity-specific requirements to provide coverage as needed.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of accounts receivable or related accounting experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP required).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (D365) preferred.
• Familiarity with D&B for credit analysis a plus.
• General accounting knowledge is beneficial.