Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a legal organization on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This opportunity supports a busy finance team handling a growing workload and is well suited for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment. Based in New York, New York, this role focuses on cash application, payment research, reconciliations, and resolving account issues with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities:
• Investigate outstanding payment issues, including overpayments, unidentified receipts, and credit balances, and bring them to resolution in a timely manner.
• Review payment variances and coordinate with internal stakeholders and clients to clarify discrepancies and correct account activity.
• Apply daily cash receipts accurately while processing refunds, reallocations, and related receivable transactions.
• Generate and maintain reporting on unapplied cash, overpayment activity, and other accounts receivable trends for team visibility.
• Balance cash posting batches and assist in resolving bank and general ledger reconciliation questions as they arise.
• Record incoming funds from multiple payment channels such as wire transfers, lockbox activity, checks, credit card transactions, and foreign payments.
• Maintain complete transaction records and supporting documentation to ensure strong audit readiness and financial accuracy.
• Provide additional support to the accounts receivable team during peak collection cycles and with credit card-related payment activity.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounts receivable experience, with prior exposure to a law firm or comparable services environment strongly preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of cash application, cash receipts processing, and core accounts receivable workflows.
• Experience working with Elite, 3E, or similar accounting platforms in a finance setting.
• Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to organize data, review trends, and support reporting needs.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify payment issues and determine appropriate next steps.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced workload.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working across internal departments as well as with clients.
• Accounting coursework or a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

Compensation

$33.25-$38.50 Hourly

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