AR Specialist

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an AR Specialist based in Midtown Manhattan, New York. The role involves reviewing contracts and ensuring accurate data entry, investigating held payments, and managing monthly billing adjustments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over three years of finance or accounting experience. Strong communication skills are essential to manage relationships. Benefits include potential bonuses and medical options. Pay is $28/hour and the contract may extend.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Finance or Accounting experience required.
• Proven experience reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and reports for accurate data entry.
• Investigate held payments and coordinate record submissions.
• Perform month-end close tasks for A/R, ensuring policy compliance.
• Manage monthly billing adjustments and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify and collect past-due balances while maintaining client relationships.
• Conduct monthly training for new staff on accounting functions.
• Support budgeting processes and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Finance or Accounting experience

Communication skills

Account reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role: AR Specialist
Client: Entertainment Agency
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Pay: $28/hour, Contract with potential to extend

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and reports to ensure accurate data entry into the accounting system
• Investigate held payments and coordinate submission of missing records with internal teams
• Perform month‑end close tasks for A/R and ensure revenue is booked according to policy
• Manage monthly billing adjustments and resolve discrepancies or questions
• Identify and collect past‑due balances while maintaining positive client relationships
• Conduct monthly training for new staff on accounting functions and submission processes
• Support budgeting processes, special projects, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years of Finance or Accounting experience
• Proven experience reconciling accounts and resolving financial discrepancies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships

Benefits

Employee may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). Pay is based on experience and location and may include additional discretionary compensation.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need reasonable accommodations are provided with them; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Workplace discrimination is illegal.