Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Syracuse, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day receivables operations by managing billing, payment posting, account follow-up, and customer communication. The role works closely with accounting, sales, and leadership to maintain accurate records, resolve account issues, and help keep cash flow activities running smoothly.

Responsibilities:
• Generate and distribute invoices for daily shipment activity through internal platforms and customer-facing portals as required.
• Record incoming payments and complete daily cash posting to keep account balances current and accurate.
• Match customer remittances to open balances and reconcile account activity to confirm proper payment application.
• Review outstanding receivables, identify overdue accounts, and partner with the sales team to support collection efforts.
• Support credit evaluations for prospective customers by assisting management with account review and credit limit recommendations.
• Maintain customer master data by updating account information and verifying record accuracy.
• Research billing differences, short payments, and other account discrepancies to determine root causes and drive resolution.
• Respond to customer questions regarding invoices, payments, and account standing in a timely and thorough manner.
• Assist with month-end activities by preparing reconciliations, supporting reports, and helping close accounts receivable records.
• Provide additional accounting support and collaborate with internal teams to correct billing-related issues as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in accounts receivable with responsibility for billing, payment application, and account reconciliation.
• Practical knowledge of cash applications, daily cash activity, and commercial collections processes.
• Ability to investigate and resolve invoice disputes, payment variances, and account discrepancies accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, analysis, and reporting tasks.
• Familiarity with month-end close support, including reconciliations and related reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication skills for working with customers, sales partners, and internal accounting teams.

Compensation

$21.38-$24.75 Hourly

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