Accounts Receivable Specialist Job at Robert Half (Port Chester)

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Port Chester

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a finance team in Rye Brook, New York. This role is suited for someone with a solid foundation in receivables who can manage billing, payment application, collections, and account research with accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across departments, resolving customer account issues, and supporting reporting and close activities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including invoice entry, payment posting, account monitoring, and follow-up on outstanding balances
Apply customer payments received through wire transfers, checks, credit cards, and other methods while researching discrepancies such as short payments and unapplied cash
Review and resolve customer deductions, disputes, and promotional claims by partnering with internal stakeholders to confirm supporting details and clear open items
Prepare customer invoices accurately and submit billing through customer portals when required to ensure timely and correct processing
Maintain aging schedules and conduct delinquency follow-up with customers to support collections efforts and improve cash flow
Reconcile customer accounts, investigate variances, and update records to ensure account balances are accurate and current
Generate receivables reports related to aging, account status, collections activity, and reconciliations for internal review
Assist with month-end accounts receivable close tasks, including reconciliations, documentation, and journal entry support as needed
Use JD Edwards or similar ERP tools, along with Excel and Microsoft Office, to process transactions, maintain records, and support audit requests
Recommend process improvements that enhance billing accuracy, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency across receivables operations

Requirements:

At least 1 year of experience in accounts receivable, including billing, cash application, collections, or related functions
Working knowledge of the full accounts receivable cycle, including aging review, payment posting, account reconciliation, and follow-up on past-due balances
Experience handling customer deductions, disputes, promotional allowances, and account research
Familiarity with payment processing across multiple channels such as wires, checks, and credit cards
Ability to reconcile AR-related general ledger activity and maintain accurate supporting documentation
Strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and capacity to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Finance teams
Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems such as JD Edwards or comparable platforms

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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