Accounts Receivable Specialist

Role: AR Specialist | Client: Entertainment/Sports Agency | Location: Midtown Manhattan | Pay: $28/hour | Contract: Long-term assignment Responsibilities Review contracts and reports to ensure accurate data entry into the accounting system Investigate held payments and coordinate the 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 EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes 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 federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco