Accounts Receivable Associate (Entry-Level)]

Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Associate based in New York. As an integral part of our team, your role will focus on managing customer accounts, processing credit applications, and maintaining precise financial records. This role is crucial in the finance industry, where accuracy and efficiency are paramount.Responsibilities: Accurately generate and process invoices, ensuring prompt completion. Record incoming customer payments with precision, ensuring correct allocation in the accounting system. Regularly communicate with customers to address outstanding balances, respond to inquiries, and provide payment reminders. Reconcile accounts receivable transactions on a regular basis and skillfully resolve any discrepancies. Monitor overdue accounts proactively and initiate collection activities to recover outstanding balances. Maintain precise financial records by entering data accurately into the accounting system. Uphold company policies and adhere to relevant accounting standards while conducting credit card operations. Handle credit card transaction processing, credit card payments, and credit card reconciliations. Utilize Microsoft Office Suites, especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook, for data entry and maintaining records. Requirements Familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR) Experience in Credit Collections Proficiency in Credit Card Reconciliation Ability to handle Credit Card Payments Knowledge of Credit Card Statements Understanding of Credit Card Transaction Processing Experience with Credit Card Operations Ability to Process Credit Card transactions Understanding of Purchase Orders Proficiency in Cash Reconciliations Experience with Daily Cash Receipts Proficiency in Data Entry Experience with Numeric Data Entry Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suites Understanding of Debit and Credit transactions Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .