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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$49,406 / year median in New York
-7% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support day-to-day receivables operations for a Contract position based in Cheektowaga, New York. This role will focus on maintaining timely cash application, managing customer account activity, and helping reduce outstanding balances through consistent follow-up. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable communicating with customers and internal teams, and able to handle billing and credit-related tasks with accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Manage commercial collections activities by monitoring open balances, following up with customers, and working to improve payment timeliness.
- Communicate regularly with customers to address account questions, resolve payment issues, and support collection efforts.
- Apply incoming payments to outstanding invoices accurately and provide backup support for cash application activities as needed.
- Prepare daily deposit documentation and ensure receipts are recorded correctly in accordance with company procedures.
- Review credit information for prospective customers, assemble supporting documentation, and help maintain customer credit records.
- Update customer credit limit files, release eligible credit holds, and process credit card transactions when required.
- Research and resolve aged credit balances, and prepare debit or credit memos to keep accounts current and accurate.
- Partner with customer service and sales teams to address past-due accounts, respond to requests for invoice copies, and support account resolution efforts.