Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview

This role involves working as an Accounts Receivable Specialist within a finance team focused on invoice creation, account reconciliations, and cash applications. The position supports timely and accurate billing, resolves past-due balances, and ensures proper application of payments. It is a remote role with occasional travel to the New York headquarters for candidates based in the New York City area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices for contract and on-demand clients
• Post journal entries and ensure accurate transaction recording
• Apply customer payments accurately and promptly
• Reconcile daily payment activity, settlement batches, and bank deposits
• Perform general ledger and customer account reconciliations
• Maintain and update customer records and billing data
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and open items
• Manage customer portal submissions and updates
• Respond to customer inquiries and follow up on outstanding issues
• Initiate collections on past-due accounts and negotiate payment solutions
• Coordinate with internal teams to address invoicing and account concerns
• Review customer contracts for billing accuracy and completeness
• Track and report on accounts receivable metrics, including aging and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Contribute to ad-hoc accounting and finance projects
• Support continuous improvement of accounts receivable policies and procedures

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Accounting, with a focus on collections
• Moderate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Data analysis skills
• Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience or knowledge of the waste industry

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $24.00 to $28.85 (USD)
• Competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Additional educational opportunities and training may be available with management approval

Location

• Remote position with occasional travel to New York headquarters for candidates located in the New York City area