Accounts Receivable Specialist

LHH Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to work onsite in Long Island City. This is a temp to hire opportunity and will pay $65-$70K when permanent.

AR Specialist is responsible for the invoicing and collection process within the company. They generate invoices, call clients to collect payments, provide report data for tracking AR progress, and reconcile accounts. The AR Specialist communicates billing and payment collection issues with other departments and outside vendors.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Billing/Accounts Receivable Coordinator will have the following responsibilities.

 

· Under the direction of the Sr. Accounting Manager, collect and prepare client information for the purposes of billing for services rendered, invoice delivery, on time collection and AR tracking.

· Track payments and ensure that all invoices are paid on time.

· Contact clients for outstanding invoices and provide information to facilitate payment.

· Reconcile accounts and resolve any discrepancies.

· Communicate with other departments or outside vendors regarding billing and payment collection.

· Provide accurate monthly revenue calculations for booking into the company's general ledger under tight deadlines.

· Update and maintain customer information in the accounting system, including Mapping customer payment terms records.

· Assist with month-end close and year-end audit preparation.

· Provide customer service support to clients or customers with billing inquiries.

· Engage with global colleagues in Legal, Account Management, Finance, and other parties to

resolve billing issues promptly.

· Meet all billing deadlines designated by customer expectations and contractual agreements.

· Perform additional accounting, billing, and administrative duties as assigned.

· Work and partner with other internal and external departments to resolve issues.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience

· High school diploma, with some college-level coursework in accounting or a related field required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

· 1-3 years of experience in billing and/or accounts receivable role

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Power Point) and experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, and/or Unanet experience preferable.

 

 

Skills and Training

 • Effective written and oral communication skills.

 • Solid organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.

 • Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and under tight schedules.

 • Demonstrated ability to deliver on assigned responsibilities through pursuing excellence,

impeccable attention to detail, and use of effective interpersonal and communication skills.

 • Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, manage deadlines, and support dynamic initiatives in fast paced environment.

 • Demonstrate Problem Solving & Analysis and possess sound and proven business acumen.

 • Inquisitive self-starter and quick learner; adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills.

 • Strong written and verbal communication skill.

 

 

Pay Details: $30.00 to $33.00 per hour

Search managed by: Ginny Butindari

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance