What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Cogency Global Inc.?
Accounts Receivable Specialist
New York, NY
Full Time
M-F
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Basic Function:
To provide financial, clerical, and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts
Key Responsibilities:
- Coding and posting of cash receipts.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies
- Upload invoices to client’s invoicing platform
- Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records
- Respond to client internal and external inquiries
- Assist with processing monthly statements
- Work closely with collections team
- Handle special client needs and/or ad hoc projects
Essential Functions:
- Understanding of both financial and operational controls
- Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Clear and effective written and oral communication skills
- Detail-oriented and ability to work with a high level of independence
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Proven ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, or a related field
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, including Vlookups and pivot tables
- Familiarity with Accounting Software. Great Plains A
- Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to the company accounts
- Perform accurate work to the highest standards of accountancy
- 3 to 5 years related experience
Together, we live our Core Values
Integrity: Doing the Right thing even when no one will know and walking the talk
Fairness: We have an open-door policy with access to all including the CEO at any time in a friendly & collaborative environment.
Fun: We believe in a fun work environment & have many team events that support the ‘fun’ culture
No Lay off strategy: We believe loyalty must go first from management to staff and we are proud of this unique strategy
...and to further support our staff, we offer:
· Relaxed and Casual dress code for Summer months & Fridays
· Educational assistance program for all of our eligible staff members
· Continuous Learning is encouraged through our Quarterly New Hire Seminars & Knowledge Sharing sessions
· An Organization that gives back to Society – We offer Paid community service days to all our eligible staff members and NYC Headquarters participates in number of charity drives throughout the year
· A commitment to diversity & inclusion
· 401k up to 4% price match, Access to FSA, Pre-Tax Transit benefit
· 80% covered Medical Insurance & 80% covered Dental & Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 3 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
