Job Overview – Accounts Receivable Accountant (Temporary)
Compensation: $25 – $30/hour
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounts Receivable Accountant (Temporary) in New York, NY for our client, supporting accounts receivable, cash application, collections, and general accounting activities. This temp-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with strong communication skills and experience maintaining accurate customer accounts. This role will work closely with accounting and internal business teams to resolve outstanding balances and support timely financial reporting.
Responsibilities as the Accounts Receivable Accountant (Temporary):
- Accounts Receivable: Maintain customer accounts, process receivables, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
- Cash Application: Apply incoming payments, research discrepancies, and reconcile customer balances.
- Collections: Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices and support the resolution of past-due accounts.
- Account Reconciliations: Reconcile accounts receivable balances and investigate payment, billing, and aging differences.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare aging reports and provide supporting information for month-end close and management review.
Qualifications for the Accounts Receivable Accountant (Temporary):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: 1+ years of accounts receivable, collections, bookkeeping, or general accounting experience is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, cash application, account reconciliations, and collections practices is required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting or ERP systems are required.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage customer outreach, maintain accuracy, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.