ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST MANUFACTURING

$60,000 - $70,000/Yr

Creative Financial Staffing - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

CFS of New York is collaborating with a prominent manufacturing company that is dedicated to providing high-quality products and innovative solutions to its customers. The company prides itself on its commitment to excellence and is currently seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its finance team. This role is crucial in ensuring that the company's financial operations run smoothly and efficiently, particularly in managing customer payments and maintaining accurate financial records. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for processing and posting customer payments accurately and efficiently. This includes generating and distributing customer invoices in a timely manner, which is essential for maintaining positive cash flow. You will also be tasked with reconciling the accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness, which is vital for the integrity of the company's financial reporting. In addition to these core responsibilities, you will investigate and resolve discrepancies or disputes with customers regarding payments. This requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with customers to find solutions. Monitoring accounts aging and following up on overdue accounts will also be part of your duties, ensuring that collections are timely and effective. Maintaining records of customer interactions and payment status is another key aspect of this role, as it helps in tracking the financial health of customer accounts. You will also assist with month-end closing processes and financial reporting as needed, providing support to the finance team in achieving its goals. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve billing and collection processes will be encouraged, fostering a team-oriented environment that values continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Process and post customer payments accurately and efficiently.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or disputes with customers regarding payments.
• Monitor accounts aging and follow up on overdue accounts to ensure timely collections.
• Maintain records of customer interactions and payment status.
• Assist with month-end closing processes and financial reporting as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve billing and collection processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or related financial role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.