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Robert Half
Payment Applications Specialist
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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
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payment Applications Specialist to support accounts receivable operations for an organization in the energy and natural resources sector. This Contract position is based in Rochester, New York, and focuses on applying incoming payments accurately, maintaining account balances, and supporting timely customer collections. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in cash application and commercial receivables while working carefully with billing and deposit processes.
Responsibilities:
- Apply customer payments accurately and promptly to the appropriate accounts and open invoices.
- Review remittance details, research discrepancies, and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash items.
- Monitor outstanding balances and follow up with commercial customers to support timely payment collection.
- Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and reconcile payment activity against billing information.
- Prepare and process check deposits in accordance with established financial procedures.
- Partner with internal teams to investigate billing issues, payment variances, and account questions.
- Support routine collection efforts by documenting outreach, tracking aging accounts, and escalating concerns when needed.
- Assist with receivables-related process updates or system-related changes as assigned within daily operations. Requirements
- Experience working in accounts receivable with direct responsibility for payment posting and account reconciliation.
- Knowledge of commercial collections practices and the ability to communicate professionally with customers regarding open balances.
- Hands-on experience with cash application activities, including identifying and correcting payment discrepancies.
- Familiarity with billing functions and how invoicing impacts receivable balances.
- Experience handling check deposits with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and follow-up items efficiently.
- Proficiency using standard accounting or financial systems and spreadsheet tools to track payment activity.