Accounts Receivable Specialist

For more than 60 years, Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C., has served the consulting engineering needs of municipal, industrial and institutional clients across the northeast. We are a growing multi-disciplined firm of professional engineers, architects, environmental scientists, geologists, planners and landscape architects headquartered in Syracuse, NY, with branch offices throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut and Maine. B&L specializes in transportation engineering, water supply, wastewater management, solid waste management, land planning and site design, environmental services, facilities engineering, land surveying and asset management. B&L is proud to have a family-oriented culture, focused on supporting innovation and staff growth to provide inspired solutions to meet our client’s needs.

We are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a full-time position in our Syracuse, NY office. This position will be located within our Accounting & Finance Department.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of our receivables processes. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and possess strong communication skills to effectively interact with our clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Posting A/R Payments: Accurately record and reconcile incoming payments against client accounts.
• Collections Follow-Up: Review and monitor A/R collections, proactively reaching out to project managers or clients to resolve outstanding payments.
• Monthly AR Statements: Prepare and send out detailed monthly accounts receivable statements to clients.
• Client Onboarding: Manage the onboarding process for client ACH banking information, ensuring secure and accurate setup.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve any discrepancies within client A/R accounts promptly.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain up-to-date records of client interactions, payments, and adjustments.
• Reporting: Assist in preparing regular reports on AR performance and status for management review.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to address any client queries or issues related to AR.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in accounts receivable, finance, or a related field.
• Education: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required; experience with ACH processing is a valuable asset.
• Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to independently identify and bring forward issues.
• Time Management: Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Estimated Pay Range: $22-25/hour.

Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

Barton & Loguidice is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.