Accounts Receivable Specialist

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by The Phoenix Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from The Phoenix Group Principal Recruiter at The Phoenix Group Our client, an environmental services organization, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in NYC! Key Responsibilities: Prepare and issue invoices for both contract-based and on-demand clients. Record journal entries and ensure all transactions are accurately posted. Apply customer payments promptly and accurately. Reconcile daily payment activity, settlement batches, and bank deposits. Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts and individual customer accounts. Maintain up-to-date and accurate billing and customer records. Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to billing and account balances. Manage and update customer information on billing portals. Respond to customer inquiries and follow through on unresolved issues. Initiate collection efforts on overdue accounts and work with clients to negotiate payment arrangements. Perform credit checks on new customers to assess risk. Collaborate with internal departments to address invoicing or account-related issues. Review customer contracts to ensure billing details are accurate and complete. Monitor and report key accounts receivable metrics, including aging reports and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Participate in special projects and ad hoc assignments as needed. Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of accounts receivable processes and procedures. Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or general Accounting, with a strong emphasis on collections. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, with the ability to efficiently manage data and communication. Experience working with ERP systems or accounting software platforms. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and with customers. Excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. High attention to detail, with a consistent ability to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic setting while maintaining accuracy and focus. Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks independently with minimal supervision. The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Accounting and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Phoenix Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Accounts Receivable Specialist” roles. New York, NY $55,000.00-$65,000.00 1 week ago Accounts Receivable / Billing Specialist New York, NY $65,000.00-$75,000.00 6 days ago Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist New York, NY $80,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks ago Accounts Receivable Collections Coordinator Senior AR Specialist, Collections & Reporting New York City Metropolitan Area $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $50,000.00-$60,000.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $96,000.00-$132,000.00 1 week ago New York City Metropolitan Area $45,000.00-$50,000.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $65,000.00-$70,000.00 2 days ago New York, NY $55,000.00-$70,000.00 1 day ago New York, NY $75,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Pine Brook, NJ $60,000.00-$75,000.00 3 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $29.00-$31.00 1 week ago New York, NY $65,000.00-$70,000.00 3 weeks ago Accounts Payable/ Account Receivable Specialist New York, NY $50,000.00-$55,000.00 6 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area $75,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Specialist New York, NY $50,000.00-$52,000.00 4 weeks ago New York, NY $50,000.00-$55,000.00 6 days ago New York, NY $65,000.00-$85,000.00 2 days ago Accounts Receivable/Cash Application Specialist, Accounting New York, NY $57,500.00-$62,500.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area $60,000.00-$72,000.00 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Phoenix Group